Perimeter Octopus 600

Octopus 600 Perimeter: Advanced Technology for Comprehensive Visual Field Testing.

With the Octopus 600, Haag-Streit has brought to market a cutting-edge perimeter that revolutionizes visual field testing. This innovative device seamlessly combines fast screening with the novel Pulsar stimulus and standard white-on-white perimetry, providing clinicians with a comprehensive solution for diagnosing and monitoring visual field disorders.

The Octopus 600 is designed to cover all essential stages of disease progression, enabling early diagnosis and effective follow-up care. Utilizing a new perimetry technology, this device utilizes a TFT-based monitor to generate stimuli and background, allowing for the display of complex patterns like the Pulsar stimulus. This capability sets it apart from traditional cupola-based or projection-type perimeters.

Fast screening capabilities set the Octopus 600 apart, allowing clinicians to differentiate between normal and abnormal visual fields in less than a minute, even in healthy individuals. The test, purely qualitative in nature, presents stimuli three times at a brightness level that should be visible to patients with normal vision. If not seen, the visual field is flagged as abnormal with high reliability, prompting further evaluation.

The patented Pulsar stimulus is a key feature of the Octopus 600, specifically designed for early glaucoma detection. This flicker stimulus, consisting of phase and counterphase images alternating at 10 Hz over 500 ms, assesses flicker and contrast sensitivity affected in early glaucoma. Studies have shown that the Pulsar method is both sensitive and specific in detecting glaucoma, supporting accurate diagnosis and timely treatment initiation.

Unlike other diagnostic methods with challenging answering criteria, the Pulsar stimulus is easy for patients to respond to: seen or not seen. Its design ensures a relaxing and even pleasant testing experience, minimizing test-retest variability and learning effects. These qualities make it highly suitable for screening purposes, ensuring that no pathology goes undetected.

In summary, the Octopus 600 Perimeter sets a new standard in visual field testing, offering advanced technology, fast screening capabilities, and patient-friendly features for enhanced diagnostic accuracy and patient care.

• Dimensions: 467 x 508 x 500 mm
• Weight: 12.7 kg

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