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What is a visual field test?

American Academy of Ophthalmology's EyeSmart
American Academy of Ophthalmology's EyeSmart

Your visual field refers to how much you can see around you, including objects in your peripheral (side) vision.

This test produces a map of your field of vision. Visual field tests help your ophthalmologist (Eye M.D.) monitor any loss of vision and diagnose eye problems and disease.

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