Assessment of parafoveal function in maculopathy: a comparison between the Macular Mapping Test and kinetic Manual Perimetry

Abstract

Provided that the fixation locus is known, the MMTest is a quick and easy screening method, which shows a high correspondence with the results of manual perimetry.

Parafoveal letter recognition at reduced contrast in normal aging and in patients with risk factors for AMD

“…We found in previous studies that the MMT can be administered by anyone with only basic computer skills. It performs a quick assessment of macular vision (approximately 3 minutes per run) without the use of special equipment [32] and, when comparable, shows good correspondence with perimetric data [33]. Like perimetry, it measures visual function topographically, but unlike perimetry, the task requires not only stimulus detection, but also letter recognition.…”

The effect of cut-off filters on contrast sensitivity and reading in patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD)

“…Letter recognition in the fovea and near periphery up to 88 eccentricity was measured by the Macular Mapping Test [5,6]. This dwagon wheelT configuration of the fixation stimulus was designed to help patients with unstable fixation to stable their gaze (Fig.…”

AMD-READ project: Assessment and optimisation of macular function with special regard to reading and motor control: An overview

“…Conventional perimetry and microperimetry by scanning laser ophthalmoscope (SLO) were performed. Parafoveal contrast sensitivity and parafoveal letter recognition were assessed at 100%, 25%, 10% and 5% contrast using the Macular Mapping Test [1,2].…”