title: [Correlation between changes in the nerve fiber layer and examination of the visual field using automatic perimetry in diagnosing primary open angle glaucoma].
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  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).
  
  
  METHODS
  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.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  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.
authors.affiliation: Service d'Ophtalmologie, Université Médicale, 49, boulevard Evlogi Georgiev, 1142 Sofia, Bulgarie.
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Tanev
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Tanev
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005902:Glaucoma, Open-Angle / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted; D016014:Linear Models; D008875:Middle Aged; D009454:Neurofibrils; D010781:Photography; D012160:Retina / Q000166:cytology; D058609:Visual Field Tests; D014794:Visual Fields