Haagstreit Octopus 600 Static Perimeter

The compact Octopus 600 can be operated reliably outside of a darkroom and fits almost anywhere. With its improved usability and ergonomics, it truly simplifies perimetry both for the operator and the patient. Detecting visual field loss at the earliest possible stage, defining the optimum treatment and following up the patient to decide on the necessity of treatment changes or surgery are the main tasks of every glaucoma specialist. Addressing these basic needs, Haag-Streit has introduced the Octopus 600 that combines early diagnosis and follow-up in a single compact-sized, standalone device with improved ergonomics both for operator and patient. The device makes it possible to run standard central fields with minimum test duration, seamlessly integrated into your practice environment. This supports high patient throughput and effective practice management. With its built-in reliability features, the Octopus 600 is easy to use and delivers results you can trust. A screening test has to be easy to complete by definition. That’s why the patient-friendly Pulsar stimulus is recommended for screening purposes. It has been developed for early glaucoma detection and shows a short learning curve and low test-retest variability. Pulsar is a patented flicker stimulus which displays a ring pattern designed for early glaucoma detection. The stimulus consists of two images: the phase and counterphase images that alternate with a frequency of 10 Hz over 500 ms. If flicker sensitivity is reduced, the phase and counterphase images result in an overlapped image that is no longer visible. By changing the contrast and spatial resolution, full thresholds can be tested. The proven Pulsar method tests flicker and contrast sensitivity, which are affected in early glaucoma. The method has been shown to be both sensitive and specific in the detection of early glaucoma. This supports you in making a correct diagnosis and allows you to start treatment in timely manner