Central visual field sensitivity data from microperimetry with spatially dense sampling.
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PROVIDER: S-EPMC5071537 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Dec
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Central visual field sensitivity data from microperimetry with spatially dense sampling.
Astle Andrew T AT Ali Iram I Denniss Jonathan J
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Microperimetry, also referred to as fundus perimetry or fundus-driven perimetry, enables simultaneous acquisition of visual sensitivity and eye movement data. We present sensitivity data collected from 60 participants with normal vision using gaze-contingent perimetry. A custom designed spatially dense test grid was used to collect data across the visual field within 13° of fixation. These data are supplemental to a study in which we demonstrated a spatial interpolation method that facilitates c ...[more]
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