TY - JOUR A1 - Gella, Laxmi A1 - Nittala, Muneeswar A1 - Raman, Rajiv T1 - Retinal sensitivity in healthy Indians using microperimeter Y1 - 2014/3/1 JF - Indian Journal of Ophthalmology JO - Indian J Ophthalmol SP - 284 EP - 286 VL - 62 IS - 3 UR - https://journals.lww.com/ijo/pages/default.aspx/article.asp?issn=0301-4738;year=2014;volume=62;issue=3;spage=284;epage=286;aulast=Gella DO - 10.4103/0301-4738.111211 N2 - Aims: To establish the retinal sensitivity values in healthy Indians using microperimeter. Materials and Methods: In this prospective study, 144 healthy volunteers were included. All the participants underwent a comprehensive ophthalmic examination including contrast sensitivity. Microperimetry was performed in the central 20° of the macula using 76 stimulus points to assess the retinal sensitivity, and the fixation characteristics in the study population were assessed. Results: The mean age of the study sample was 43.08 ± 10.85 years (range: 25-69). Mean retinal sensitivity was 18.26 ± 0.99 dB. Males had significantly increased retinal sensitivity (18.34 vs. 18.17 dB, P = 0.03). The linear regression analysis revealed a 0.04 dB per year age-related decline in mean retinal sensitivity. Contrast sensitivity was significantly correlated with the mean retinal sensitivity (r = 0.432, P < 0.001). Fixation stability in the central 2° and 4° were 69% and 89%, respectively. Conclusion: Microperimeter is an ideal tool to assess the retinal sensitivity and the fixation behavior. These normative values could help in drawing a meaningful conclusion in various retinal pathologies. ER -