VR Perimetry May Match HVF in Glaucoma
Virtual reality testing shortened visual field exams and was preferred among most patients in a retrospective study.
By
Andrea Surnit
June 3, 2026
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Virtual reality perimetry provides visual field measurements comparable to Humphrey Visual Field testing in glaucoma patients.
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Testing duration with VR perimetry is significantly shorter, averaging 122 seconds compared to 253 seconds for HVF testing.
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Patient preference leaned heavily towards VR perimetry, with 41 out of 48 patients favoring it over HVF testing.
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Reliability metrics showed lower fixation loss rates with VR perimetry, attributed to continuous eye tracking.
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The study's limitations include its retrospective design, modest sample size, and lack of evaluation for longitudinal monitoring.
