The assessment of visual fields in infants using saccadic vector optokinetic perimetry (SVOP): a feasibility study

Antonios Perperidis, Alice D. McTrusty, Lorraine A. Cameron, Ian C. Murray, Harry M. Brash, Brian W. Fleck, Robert A. Minns*, Andrew J. Tatham

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Abstract

Purpose: To examine the feasibility of saccadic vector optokinetic perimetry (SVOP), an automated eye tracking perimeter, as a tool for visual field (VF) assessment in infants. Methods: Thirteen healthy infants aged between 3.5 and 12.0 months were tested binocularly using an adapted SVOP protocol. SVOP uses eye tracking technology to measure gaze responses to stimuli presented on a computer screen. Modifications of SVOP for testing infants included adjusting the fixation target to display a short animation, increasing the stimulus size to equivalent to Goldmann V, and introducing a tiered test pattern strategy. Binocular, single-quadrant confrontation VF testing and Keeler preferential looking cards visual acuity testing was also performed. Results: Using multiple test attempts when required, all but the youngest infant (12 of 13 [92.3%]) successfully completed a 4-point screening test. Seven infants (53.8%) successfully completed the 12-point test, four (30.8%) successfully completed the 20-point test, and three (23.1%) successfully completed the 40-point test. The effect of multiple test attempts and the complexity of the test pattern (number of test points) on performance was investigated, including test completion rate, percentage of correctly seen stimuli, and average time per tested stimulus. Conclusions: The modified SVOP test strategy allowed successful assessment of binocular VFs in healthy infants. Future data collection from larger cohorts of infants is needed to derive normative limits of detection and assess accuracy in detecting and monitoring infant VF abnormalities. Translational Relevance: Eye tracking perimetry may provide a useful method of automated VF assessment in infants.

Original languageEnglish
Article number14
Number of pages12
JournalTranslational Vision Science and Technology
Volume10
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 12 Mar 2021

Keywords

  • eye tracking
  • infants
  • medical devices
  • perimetry
  • vision

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Ophthalmology

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