glaucoma<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nYour provider will sit you about 3 feet away from a screen that has a target in the center. You will have to look at this target throughout the test while your provider moves a light spot in different areas of your visual field. You will be asked to signal whenever you see the light flashing. There are many types of visual field tests, but the most common are static perimetry and kinetic perimetry. These use blinking lights to show your doctors how well you can detect them with your peripheral vision.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Other testing might include the confrontation visual field exam, which measures how well you can see in the corners of your vision. This is usually done by a specialist who will either be a neurologist or an ophthalmologist with additional training in eye problems that originate in the brain, such as nerve damage. Your eyes may be dilated during this test to allow for a more comprehensive examination of the retina, macula and optic nerve. This will help to identify other causes of your loss of peripheral vision, such as excess skin (dermatochalasis), weakness and sagging of the muscle that opens the upper eyelid (ptosis) or heaviness and sagging of the eyebrow (brow ptosis). Your provider might also ask you to take a series of photographs from various angles of the eyes to compare them at different times.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Blepharoplasty surgery is a cosmetic procedure to improve the appearance of the eyes, which may also provide functional benefits for those with excess sagging skin around the upper eyelid. This surgery is also known as a \u201cfacelift for the lids.\u201d In addition to enhancing facial contour and improving aesthetic appearance, this procedure can restore peripheral vision that is compromised by overhanging upper eyelid skin.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
The procedure involves removing excess skin and fat, as well as redistribution of existing muscle or fat where necessary. Afterward, the surgeon will close the incisions with stitches. Following the procedure, patients should expect bruising and swelling that can last up to 2 weeks. Patients should follow aftercare instructions to promote proper healing, which typically includes applying ice packs and taking medications as directed.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
In order for a physician to determine that eyelid surgery is medically necessary, visual field testing must be performed. This test shows if the patient has blind spots or obstructions in their peripheral vision. This test is required by Medicare as well as other private insurance payers.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
For ptosis (blepharoptosis) repair, two sets of photographs are required to demonstrate the need for surgery. One set of photos should be taken in straight gaze to show that the upper eyelid is resting on the eyeslash line, while a second set of pictures must be taken with the upper eyelid elevated off of the forehead by tape to demonstrate persistence of ptosis.<\/p>\r\n
Associate Professor Dean White
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