Comparison of optic disc image assessment methods when examining serial photographs for glaucomatous progression. Issue 1 (1st January 2000)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Barry, Chris J; Eikelboom, Robert; Kanagasingam, Yogesan; Jitskaia, Ludmila; Morgan, William; House, Phillip; Cuypers, Max
• Is Part Of: British journal of ophthalmology. Volume 84:Issue 1(2000)
• Page Start: 28
• Page End: 30
• Publication Date: 2000-01-01
• Subjects: glaucoma -- optic disc -- neuroretinal rim measurement -- stereo chronometry -- stereo chronoscopy; Ophthalmology -- Periodicals; 617.7
• DOI: 10.1136/bjo.84.1.28
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0007-1161

Abstract

Abstract : AIM: To assess serial, simultaneous stereo optic disc images by four methods for glaucomatous progression. METHODS: Using varying techniques, two ophthalmologists assessed serial optic disc images of 52 eyes from 27 patients with a mean duration between images of 18 months. The neuroretinal rim width was qualitatively assessed by four assessment methods and compared with quantitative rim measurements made using PC based software. RESULTS: The highest sensitivity of 83% was achieved using computerised stereo chronoscopy. CONCLUSION: Stereo chronoscopy improved the detection of subtle optic disc changes when compared with simpler assessment techniques.