Pulsar and screening

Screening in typically less than one minute

Glaucoma screening test

Optimized for early glaucoma detection

Distinguish between normal and abnormal visual fields in typically less than one minute with the Glaucoma Screening Test (GST). This is a purely qualitative test designed to differentiate between normal and abnormal visual fields. It tests 28 locations that are likely to be affected by early glaucoma. Stimuli are presented three times at a brightness level that patients with normal vision should be able to see. If the stimuli are not perceived, the visual field is reliably flagged as abnormal, prompting further examination. Its effectiveness opens up new possibilities for routine visual field assessment.

Pulsar stimulus

Sensitive & specific for early glaucoma detection

The proven Pulsar method tests flicker and contrast sensitivity and has been shown to be both sensitive and specific in the detection of early glaucoma. The stimulus consists of two images forming a ring pattern: the phase and counterphase images that alternate with constant frequency. If flicker-sensitivity is reduced, the phase and counterphase images result in an overlapped image that is no longer visible. By changing the contrast and spatial resolution, full thresholds can be tested.*

 

PMID: 19800607

Patient-friendly test

Low test-retest variability & short learning effect

Patients prefer Pulsar to Standard Perimetry (SAP). This is because Pulsar only requires a simple response from the patient: visible or not visible. Furthermore, Pulsar's stimulus design allows for relaxed viewing. As a result, Pulsar shows a low test-retest variability  and a minimal learning effect.*

 

*PMID: 22027935