Most eyecare providers rely on the Humphrey Field Analyzer (HFA) and its SITA Standard test as their primary options for evaluating visual field damage in glaucoma. Improvements to the platform in recent years have focused almost entirely on software upgrades to streamline the testing procedure, leaving ample room for competitors to capitalize on other advantages, most notably with the rise of headset-based field testers that offer various conveniences.

 

Topcon TEMPO Key Features

  • High Diagnostic Accuracy: Advanced algorithms for precise detection of visual field defects.
  • User-Friendly Interface: Intuitive touch screen for easy operation.
  • Fast Testing: Reduced test times with quick, reliable results.
  • Patient Comfort: Ergonomic design to ensure a comfortable testing experience.
  • EHR Integration: Seamless compatibility with major electronic health record systems.
  • Durable Construction: Built to withstand the rigors of daily clinical use.

Tempo from Topcon has a random binocular feature which “can test the right and left eyes separately, but also can randomly present the test object to either eye in a nonocclusion manner without the examinee being aware of which eye is being tested” (Nishida et al., 2022, p. 86). Because patients “do not recognize in which eye the stimulus is presented, it has been reported that this test method may be useful in the evaluation of functional VF loss, such as malingering or psychological disorders, which have been challenging to evaluate objectively” (Nishida et al., 2022, p. 91).¹

Tempo can be connected to Topcon’s Harmony image and data management solution, allowing users to view OCT, fundus photography, and perimetry data on a single screen. Harmony’s DICOM Modality Worklist functionality eliminates redundant patient data entry, transcription errors, and duplicates.

Harmony-TEMPO

Why Optometrists Must Use the Topcon Tempo Binocular Perimeter

The Topcon Tempo Binocular Perimeter revolutionizes binocular visual field testing by combining cutting-edge technology with ease of use, enabling clinics to deliver the highest standard of patient care. Optometrists benefit from its fast and accurate diagnostics, allowing for early detection and management of conditions like glaucoma and other visual field defects. Its robust integration capabilities with EHR systems streamline data management, enhancing overall clinic efficiency. By investing in the Topcon Tempo Binocular Perimeter, eye care professionals can significantly improve diagnostic accuracy, patient satisfaction, and clinic productivity.

Specifications:

  • Weight (lbs)19 lbs / 8.4 Kg
  • Test Strategies: AIZE, AIZE-Rapid, Full-threshold, Two-zone (Screening) AIZE EX, AIZE-Rapid EX
  • Test Methods: Binocular, random white-on-white perimetry
  • Peripheral Range30° (1 m)
  • Stimulus SizeGoldmann I-V (>V possible)
  • Stimulus Duration200 ms
  • Background Illumination31.4 asb
  • Test Pattern30-2, 24-2, 10-2, 24plus (1-2) [24 additional central points added to 24-2 pattern], 24plus (1) [36 points screening pattern]

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