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Br J Ophthalmol 89:1569-1571 doi:10.1136/bjo.2005.080655
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Effect of cataract extraction on frequency doubling technology perimetry in patients with glaucoma

Table 3

 Studies assessing effect of cataract on visual field tests

Study Year Test Glaucoma MD* CPSD, PSD, or CLV*
*Post-cataract extraction: (↔) no change; (↑) improved; (↓) worsened.
MD, mean deviation; PSD, pattern standard deviation; CPSD, corrected pattern standard deviation; CLV, corrected loss variance.
Lam et al17 1991 Humphrey threshold 30-2 No
Yao et al18 1993 Octopus (program G1) No ↔ (CLV)
Stewart et al8 1995 Humphrey 30-2 Yes
Smith et al9 1997 Humphrey threshold 24-2 or 30-2 Yes
Chen et al10 1998 Humphrey threshold 24-2 or 30-2 Yes
Gillies et al11 1998 Humphrey threshold 24-2 Yes
Kim et al14 2001 White-on-white 24-2 (FASTPAC) No
Kim et al14 2001 Blue on yellow 24-2 (FASTPAC) No
Hayashi et al12 2001 Humphrey threshold 30-2 Yes
Kook et al16 2004 FDT C-20 No
Kook et al16 2004 SITA-fast 30-2 No
Tanna et al15 2004 FDT threshold C-20 No
Koucheki et al13 2004 Humphrey threshold 24-2 Yes
Our study 2005 FDT threshold C-20 Yes

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