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In order to study the pattern of progression of visual field defects in glaucoma we performed a retrospective study of 48 eyes of 48 patients with glaucoma. In those eyes showing progression the scotomas became denser in 79% whereas enlargement occured in 52% and 50% developed new scotomas. 63% of eyes maintained a defective single hemifield during the entire follow up. Patients with a longer follow up were more likely to show progression while age and mean or maximum IOP were not related to progression or non progression.
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Mikelberg, F.S., Drance, S.M. (1985). The Mode of Progression of Visual Field Defects in Glaucoma. In: Heijl, A., Greve, E.L. (eds) Sixth International Visual Field Symposium. Documenta Ophthalmologica Proceedings Series, vol 42. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-5512-7_56
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