Octopus Program G1X

Abstract

The glaucoma program Gl is widely employed by Octopus users. In addition to a specific distribution of test locations, its main advantages are the quick comparison of results with normal values and an easy follow-up. The program, however, is relatively time consuming and, therefore, tiring for some patients. For this reason, the program was modified to ‘G1X’. This program is interruptable at any time and provides information, including statistical analysis based on the available data. The test sequence is rearranged in accordance with the importance of the information. The available information, including the confidence limits, is continuously calculated and presented on the screen of the Octopus 1-2-3 during the test procedure. This provides the possibility of adapting the measurement to the patients and their state of health. The principal features as well as clinical applications are described.

Swivel Arm Perimeter for Visual Field Testing in Different Body Positions

“…In our first test phase, we used Program G1X [12]. This program has a glaucoma-adapted distribution of the test locations, like that of the Octopus Program G1 [13].…”

Optimizing distribution and number of test locations in perimetry

“…The duration of an examination of one eye with Program G1x of the Octopus 1-2-3 automated perimeter and the standard bracketing is between 10 min and 15 min [21]. A shorter examination time would increase acceptance by the patients and might diminish difficulties in concentration and fatigue [1, 8, 10, 14±16, 20, 26].…”