Perimetry frequently asked questions
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The Visual Field Digest to perimetry is available to view here.
The Haag-Streit Academy runs a comprehensive calendar of training and educational events throughout the year. For a full list of courses click here, or for further information on training to suit your needs, please email academy.uk@haag-streit.com.
No, we can easily transfer Humphrey data and conduct follow up examinations. Contact us for further information at octopus@haag-streit-uk.com.
There are many similarities between the Manual Goldmann and the Octopus perimeter. Professor Fiona Rowe has done studies which show a comparison of the accuracy, which are available at https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24587983/.
The Octopus perimeter has a comprehensive range of tests available. It is programmable for static and kinetic testing over 180°, within 0.1°, using threshold or supra-threshold techniques.
The Octopus 900 boasts a 180° hemispheric bowl. Test patterns can be produced with a 0.1° across the field.
EyeSuite can produce several visual field printout options including HFA-style print-outs. These include; Single field, 4-in-1, 7-in-1 and series and trend analysis.
The Octopus 900 can be coded to create a comprehensive range of strategies & patterns, which can be bespoke for the individual user’s needs.
Yes, the Octopus 900 is an ideal device for any perimetry-related clinical research, due to the unsurpassed range of testing available.
Yes. The Octopus 900 can produce static binocular Esterman and Goldmann kinetic visual fields to meet the requirements of UK driving standard testing.
The HS-UK Service Division is an authorised service agent for Haag-Streit Octopus perimeters, so can deal with any servicing or maintenance issues. At HS-UK, we only use genuine Haag-Streit approved parts, which ensures your Octopus device complies with Haag-Streit specifications.
An experienced and fully-trained Field Service Engineer from the HS-UK Service Division will visit your premises to carry out service procedures, such as checking the EyeSuite version and that the system operates without errors, cleaning all optics and mirrors, ensuring the chinrest operates freely and the holder moves in and out of position and ensuring the patient answering switch is operating correctly. Click here to find out more about the HS-UK Service Division and taking out a service contract.