Korean J Aerosp Environ Med.  2014 Apr;24(1):5-8.

Understanding Visual Field Test in Aviation Medical Examination

• Chin HS

Abstract

Of the whole physical function of pilot needed for safe flight, good vision would be the most important one. Visual function is harmony of many vision components including visual acuity, visual field, contrast sensitivity, color vision, accommodation, and ocular movement etc. Visual field is very important component of vision especially in pilot. This article explains the test method and interpretation of visual field test with a couple of cases in aviation medical examination.

Keyword

Visual field; Aviation; Goldmann perimetry; Humphrey field analyzer