PURPOSE: To evaluate the disturbances of the light and color sensitivity in the central part of the visual field (CPVF) in children with uveal glaucoma.
METHODS: 16 uveitic patients 7-16 years old (15 eyes chronic glaucoma, 6 glaucoma suspects), visual acuity ranged 0,01-0,9, were investigated with Color Campimetry (PC-based “Ocular” program) system and standard methods of ophthalmic investigation.
RESULTS: General Luminance Sensitivity Thresholds (LST) 1,3-2,5 times depression was revealed in 95% of eyes, enlargement of the blind spot in 45%. Multiple paracentral scotomas in Bierrum area (39%), arcuate (43%), double arcuate (23%) scotomas were detected. Significant increasing of LST in CPVF 5 degrees was founded in 38% of eyes.
CONCLUSIONS: Two major patterns of the LST depression were revealed in children with uveal glaucoma, i.e. general depression in CPVF 0-21degrees and local paracentral one, which are believed to be associated with glaucoma optic neuropathy, uveoretinal damage and vascular disturbances in the retina.