Visual field testing or standard automated perimetry (SAP) remains the primary method for assessing functional loss in glaucoma. The threshold visual field (VF) test report typically contains a large number of summary and detailed metrics that describe the sensitivity and reliability properties of the test, such as the mean deviation (MD) and the threshold sensitivity of grid locations.
In this article published in the October 2025 issue of Mivision, Dr Jeremy Tan provides some guidance on interpreting these metrics.
Link to full article: Visual Field Testing: A Guide to Interpreting Reports – mivision