[Correlation between changes in the nerve fiber layer and examination of the visual field using automatic perimetry in diagnosing primary open angle glaucoma].

Purpose: To analyse the correlation between changes in the nerve fiber layer and the appearance of defects in the visual field in primary open angle glaucoma (POAG).
Material: and methods: Digital image processing of the nerve fiber layer and examination of the visual field (30-2 Humphrey) was performed in 450 patients. The conditions for obtaining the digital images are presented.
Results: Defects of the nerve fiber layer were evaluated qualitatively and quantitatively using automatic perimetry and the correlation was estimated. The results are discussed.
Conclusion: Examination of patients suspected of having POAG is much more precise when using both techniques performed the same day. Thus it will be possible to save time for: early diagnosis, monitoring the treatment, limiting the progression of glaucoma.