Evaluating the Reliability of a Microperimetry-Based Method for Assessing Visual Function in the Junctional Zone of Geographic Atrophy Lesions
2024

Assessing Visual Function in Geographic Atrophy Lesions

Sample size: 30 publication Evidence: high

Author Information

Author(s): Alibhai A. Yasin, Moult Eric, Jamil Muhammad Usman, Raza Khadija, Morales Marco U., Ribiero Ramiro, Baumal Caroline R., Fujimoto James G., Waheed Nadia K.

Hypothesis

To assess the repeatability of a microperimetry methodology for quantifying visual function changes in the junctional zone of eyes with geographic atrophy.

Conclusion

The methodology is reliable and suitable for analyzing retinal sensitivity in high-risk areas.

Supporting Evidence

  • The intraclass correlation for mean junctional zone sensitivity was 0.994.
  • The coefficient of repeatability for mean junctional zone sensitivity was 0.349 dB.
  • The intraclass correlation for the total number of scotomatous points was 0.997.
  • The coefficient of repeatability for the total number of scotomatous points was 0.218.

Takeaway

This study checks if a new eye test can give consistent results when looking at specific areas in the eyes of people with a certain eye disease.

Methodology

A post hoc analysis of the OAKS phase III trial was conducted, involving microperimetry assessments and FAF image registrations.

Participant Demographics

Patients with geographic atrophy secondary to age-related macular degeneration.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.21203/rs.3.rs-5183845

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