Visual field testing assesses the extent of a patient's peripheral vision, while optical coherence tomography (OCT) provides cross-sectional images of the retina. Ordering both tests can aid in diagnosing and monitoring various eye conditions.
Ordered as part of an ophthalmological evaluation to assess for and monitor conditions affecting the optic nerve and retina, such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, and optic neuritis.
"Visual field testing and optical coherence tomography ordered to evaluate for progressive glaucomatous changes."
Used to document the intent to perform both visual field testing and OCT.
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