From: European Headache Federation guideline on idiopathic intracranial hypertension
Term | Explanation | Notes |
Numerical Display | These are the raw values of the individual’s retinal sensitivity at predetermined points in decibels (dB). Normal values are approximately 30 dB while recorded values of < 0 dB equate to no sensitivity measure. | The HVF analyser uses light between 0 and 50 dB (0 is the brightest and 50 is the dimmest). Sensitivity is greatest in the central field and decreases towards the periphery. |
Grey scale | This is a graphical representation of the numerical display. It allows for quick assessment of the field as values closer to 0Â dB (low sensitivity) are coded with black and those closer to 50Â dB with white (highest sensitivity). | This parameter should not be used alone, the reliability and global indices are critical to interpreting this map. |
Total deviation | This demonstrates the difference between measured values and population age-normal values at specific retinal points. The numbers indicate the difference compared to the mean. A negative value indicates less visual sensitivity compared to the mean population. | Both the total deviation and the pattern deviation provide a numerical total plot (top) and the probability plot which gives a visual representation of statistical analysis (t test) of this deviation from the mean; the larger departure from the mean, the darker the symbol. |
Pattern deviation | This represents focal depressed areas in the points tested when accounting for overall general reductions of vision caused by media opacities (e.g. cataracts), uncorrected refractive error, reductions in sensitivity due to age and pupil miosis. |