Objective: To investigate differences in visual function, optic disc topography, and retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) thickness between healthy eyes of blacks and whites.Methods: Visual function was assessed in healthy eyes of 50 blacks and 50 whites using standard automated perimetry, short-wavelength automated perimetry, and frequency doubling technology perimetry. Optic disc topography and RNFL thickness were measured using the Heidelberg Retina Tomograph and the optical coherence tomograph.Results: Mean standard automated perimetry mean deviations were within the normal range for both groups. Blacks had worse mean deviation values than whites using frequency doubling technology perimetry (mean±SD, −1.8±3.2 dB vs −0.1±2.4 dB), blacks had larger optic disc areas than whites using the Heidelberg Retina Tomograph (mean±SD, 2.1 ± 0.4 mm 2 vs 1.7 ± 0.4 mm 2 ), the
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