About Visual Field Defect
Key Highlights
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Non-invasive and painless diagnostic test.Provides a detailed map of functional vision, including peripheral and central fields.Essential for early detection and monitoring of progressive eye diseases like glaucoma.Helps in localizing neurological problems affecting the visual pathway from the eye to the brain.Quantifiable results allow for precise tracking of changes in vision over time.
Who is this surgery for?
- Suspected or diagnosed glaucoma to monitor for peripheral vision loss.
- Evaluation of optic nerve disorders like optic neuritis or optic neuropathy.
- Suspected retinal conditions such as retinal detachment or advanced macular degeneration.
- Assessment following a stroke or brain tumor that may affect vision.
- Unexplained vision loss or the presence of blind spots reported by the patient.
- Pre-operative evaluation for certain eye surgeries.
- Monitoring side effects of certain medications that can affect vision.
How to prepare
- No special physical preparation like fasting is required.
- Bring your current eyeglasses or contact lenses for the test.
- Inform your ophthalmologist about all medications you are taking.
- Be prepared to focus on a central target for several minutes per eye.
- Get adequate rest before the test to ensure you can concentrate during the procedure.
Risks & possible complications
- The test itself carries minimal to no physical risk.
- Some patients may experience temporary eye strain or fatigue from concentrating.
- In rare cases, anxiety or dizziness can occur during the test.
- The main 'risk' is the potential discovery of a serious underlying condition requiring further treatment.
- There is a small chance of an inaccurate test result due to patient fatigue or lack of concentration, which may require a repeat test.
Recovery & hospital stay
- There is no recovery period needed from the test itself; you can resume normal activities immediately.
- Your vision may feel slightly strained; resting your eyes is recommended.
- Your ophthalmologist will schedule a follow-up appointment to discuss the results and their implications.
- If a treatable condition is diagnosed, a specific treatment and monitoring plan will be initiated.
- For monitoring purposes, repeat visual field tests are typically scheduled at regular intervals (e.g., every 6-12 months).
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Typical hospital stay: 0 days (outpatient procedure)
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Expected recovery time: 0 days
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering visual field defect in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Top-rated hospitals in Turkey with ophthalmology departments and experienced surgeons are ideal for this procedure. Use MediFyr to compare facilities, reviews, and doctor profiles before you decide.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform visual field defect. MediFyr helps you compare ophthalmologists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for visual field defect compare across other countries where we have data.
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Ophthalmologists for Visual Field Defect
Explore experienced ophthalmologists who regularly perform visual field defect and provide pre- and post-operative care in Turkey.
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