Events featuring The Moorfields MDT project
World Glaucoma Day, 11th March 2009
House of Commons Test Session
Demonstration to MPs of three examples of new technology for the detection of glaucoma, representing the three tests of eye pressure, field and optic nerve, as recommended by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists.
Hosted by Sandra Gidley MP Chair of all party committee on eye health, led by the RNIB and supported by Moorfields Eye Hospital and the International Glaucoma Association (IGA).
Commonwealth Club Glaucoma Test Session
Demonstration to journalists of three examples of new technology for the detection of glaucoma, representing the three tests of eye pressure, field and optic nerve, as recommended by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists.
Led by the International Glaucoma Association (IGA) and supported by Moorfields Eye Hospital.
The Moorfields Motion Displacement Test (MDT) is being developed by Moorfields Eye Hospital and the Institute of Ophthalmology since 1999. It is a new test of the field of vision. The advantages of the Moorfields MDT are that it runs on a standard laptop, potentially offering affordability and portability for case finding in the community. We are currently working in collaboration with City University to develop new, faster strategies to improve test efficiency.
Moorfields MDT Supported by Pfizer Ltd 2001-2008
The Heidelberg Retina Tomograph 3 (HRT3) is a portable laser scanner that obtains 3-dimensional images of the optic nerve head. Images taken with the HRT allow measurements of the nerve structure to be made. These measurements are compared to data from normal subjects for diagnosis of glaucoma. The measurements also allow for comparison of images of the same patient over time to monitor for stability or worsening.
HRT3 provided by Haag Streit UK Ltd
The Ocular Response Analyser (ORA) provides a new method of measuring the pressure within the eye. High eye pressure is a risk factor for the development of glaucoma and accurate measurement is essential for both diagnosis and treatment. The ORA offers a new level of measurement precision by correcting for the bio-mechanical properties of the cornea.
ORA provided by Grafton Optical Company Ltd
Transport of instruments courtesy of Cadogan Tate Ltd
