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Mathematical optimization of glaucoma visual field screening protocols

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There is potential for significantly shortening the time required for visual field screening protocols by a precise specification of the number, exact location, and sequence of points to be tested. Through statistical and mathematical methods, protocols have been developed for maximizing the probability of detecting at least one visual field defect in a subject who is a risk for early glaucomatous field loss. The mathematical formulation was derived in a generalized manner so that it could be applied to most kinetically or statically determined visual field screening methods.

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  1. Sheldon Rabin M.D.

    Present address: Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Fifth Avenue & 100th Street, 10029, New York, N.Y., USA

  2. Peter Kolesar M.D.

    Present address: Graduate School of Business,Columbia University, NEW YORK, N.Y., USA

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    Sheldon Rabin M.D. & Peter Kolesar M.D.

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This study was supported by the National Library of Medicine Graduate Research Training Grant 1 T15 LM 07008-01 BLR from the National Institutes of Health and by Public Health Service Grants EY 00336 and EY 01867 from the National Eye Institute.

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Rabin, S., Kolesar, P. Mathematical optimization of glaucoma visual field screening protocols. Doc Ophthalmol 45, 361–380 (1978). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00161672

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