Stress Perimetry: An Alternative for Early Detection of Open Angle Glaucoma in High Risk Population

Glaucoma is a significant public health problem worldwide, defined by a typical appearance of the optic nerve head and visual field defects. The most common type of glaucoma is Primary Open Angle Glaucoma (POAG). Glaucoma has been reported to be the second most common cause of visual loss in the world, and a worldwide upsurge in POAG prevalence is expected by 2012. According to numerous population-based studies, the rate of undiagnosed cases of glaucoma is more than 50%. The current unsatisfactory situation with early diagnosis and protection against glaucoma has motivated us to look for new solutions. Our method can rapidly detect suspected glaucoma. Any increase in perimetry threshold after stress test would be considered positive and high risk for glaucoma.