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VR Perimetry - What’s the Verdict?

I am what is called an “early-adopter”. I was one of the first to pull the trigger on an all-electric vehicle. It was exhilarating to hit the pedal and go so fast and also fun to drive past gas stations when prices were sky-high. However, after a while, I realized we had to use our old Suburban to go on trips of any distance and I had purchased an expensive commuter car. Now the excitement has died down and the market has fallen off for all-electric vehicles. Such is the case of the VR perimeter. 

Virtual reality was designed for games and entertainment, but how about as a multi-functional diagnostic eye care device? There are a growing number of companies urging you to consider the idea of “VR Perimetry”, visual fields performed with a Virtual Reality (VR) headset. Price points are all over the place and there is no general agreement on the best value and where it should fit into your practice.

Should you consider VR perimetry for your practice?

The answer is….it depends.

There are several different types of VR headsets, starting with the original devices on the Oculus Quest 2 , a consumer device now owned by Meta. 

If you still haven’t tried one, you should experience it. It is mostly used for games and entertainment, but it is easy to see how this technology can evolve into a multi-functional diagnostic eye care screening device.

Can it replace your current perimeter? 

First, if you are using a conventional bowl perimeter (such as the HFA, Octopus or Optopol) and are looking to replace it with a newer one, this is probably not your ideal new perimeter. 

VR perimeters are not conventional visual field devices, but more of a mobile screening tool.  If space is somewhat an issue in your practice but you still want a conventional perimeter for a similar price, look for the newer models such as the Optopol PTS 925, which is a compact, full-field perimeter.

However, if you do not have any room for a conventional device or if you are looking for a complementary device that allows you to test those with limited mobility, pediatrics or set up off-site screenings, VR perimeters may be a good fit.

“I have to put that on my head?”

The non-conventional part of the equation is that some of your patients that need visual fields have never experienced a VR device and at first, it can be uncomfortable and intimidating. 

 

Despite the cost savings and mobility factor, if you have a practice with many older patients, having to force this learning curve on them is probably not worth the benefit. (The new Topcon Tempo does not have this issue, see below).

There are limitations to the current technology.

These limitations have led to a significant device return rate from customers with higher expectations.  Some of the devices have eye tracking, but they do not provide a live video eye monitor to allow the operator to witness alignment and fixation. Most cannot perform peripheral testing outside of 30 degrees or progression analysis. Also, some eye care professionals that you refer to may not be comfortable with VR based fields.

 

Of course, for the more complex testing such as kinetic, blue/yellow, larger stimulus sizes for low vision, peripheral testing such as for ptosis, etc., you will need to use a conventional perimeter. 

 

What is the cost for a Visual Field VR headset?

The pricing for these units ranges between $10,000.00 – $20,000.00, yes, this is a wide swing that adds to the market confusion. 

The low end is somewhat reasonable, the same or more than some smaller screening devices such as the Oculus Easyfield, etc. 

However, the higher priced devices are hitting a price point of a more conventional perimeter such as the Optopol PTS 925 or Octopus Model 600. 

You need to ask yourself if the mobility of the VR device makes up for what you will miss with a conventional visual field unit.

Speaking of cost, one might ask, if I can buy the latest Oculus Meta Quest 3 for $499.00, why is a VR visual field priced at thousands more?

In the case of the Oculus, one of the reasons is that Meta wants their users to use the technology for games and cares about the broader consumer market. For this reason, they charge vendors who use the unit for specific niche applications a large premium in order to do this.

Which vendors sell VR based perimeters?

Most major distributors have a VR unit that they offer and the list is growing. One reason for this is that there is a very low barrier to entry. The patent situation for VR based perimetry is murky and the technology is not difficult to develop, thus, several vendors with different products creates more confusion for the Eye Care Professional. Currently, no conventional perimetry manufacturer (Zeiss, Haag-Streit, Optopol) is offering a VR option.

VR Hybrid

Topcon has recently released the “Topcon Tempo” perimeter, manufactured by a Japanese company called Crewt Medical Systems. The Tempo is essentially a VR perimeter with a headrest and chinrest for patient comfort. It is small and easy to use, but still an expensive screening device with no progression analysis nor peripheral testing. The price point is in the $20,000.00 range, making it an expensive screener.

Here’s the bottom line…

VR technology is very exciting and will lead to multi-functional diagnostic devices for eye care professionals in the coming years.
The current units are great for screening in practices with primarily younger patients and also give you a tool for remote screening if that makes sense to drive business to your practice.

For the lower priced units, it is suggested these be used as screeners for all your patients and at events in which you can test patients remotely to uncover pathology.  For the higher priced units such as OllEYES VisuALL and Topcon Tempo, you need to carefully weigh the additional benefits of portability and added screening tests to that of purchasing a new conventional perimeter for the same price or less.

Remember a good rule of business…it’s OK to be on the cutting edge of technology, just not the “bleeding edge”.

Bob Padula

Bob Padula

President | Optopol USA

One of the leading experts in the U.S. ophthalmic device industry.

]]> PTS Version 3.9 is Here! https://www.optopolusa.com/pts-version-3-9/ https://www.optopolusa.com/pts-version-3-9/#respond Thu, 13 Jun 2024 19:30:03 +0000 https://www.optopolusa.com/?p=9623

We are pleased to announce the release of the new PTS software version 3.9​. This update comes with lots of new improvements designed to make your experience even better!

PTS Version 3.9 is Here!

The PTS 3.9 software comes with a number of improvements and the latest functionalities such as:

  • Kinetic Perimetry improvements
  • Dicom OPV export compatible with PeriData
  •  Improved EyeSee Lite visualization
  •  Other changes:
    • Ordered GSS2 plot
    • Confidence interval in progression slope
    • Database cleanup
]]> https://www.optopolusa.com/pts-version-3-9/feed/ 0 Top 5 Best Automated Visual Field Analyzers in 2026 https://www.optopolusa.com/top-5-best-visual-field-analyzers/ https://www.optopolusa.com/top-5-best-visual-field-analyzers/#respond Tue, 06 Feb 2024 18:09:24 +0000 https://www.optopolusa.com/?p=6855

We've compiled a list of the top 5 best ophthalmic perimeters available in 2025.

Most eye care practitioners don’t spend a great deal of time thinking about visual field options. 

At one time, the HFA, now owned and sold by Carl Zeiss Meditec, was essentially the only game in town…nowadays there are some great HFA alternatives available.

With that in mind, here’s a breakdown of the top 5 best Perimeter options for Optometrists and Ophthalmologists available in the United States.

Optopol PTS 2000 Projection Perimeter - $22,950

The PTS 2000 was released in the USA only four years ago.

Manufactured by OPTOPOL Technologies, based in Poland, it is the top-of-the-line perimeter for managing and viewing progression of ocular diseases.

OPTOPOL may be new to some in the USA, but has been manufacturing perimeters since 2001 and has over 6,500 placed around the world.

The PTS 2000 provides all the tools needed to detect and diagnose Glaucoma, AMD, scotomas, and other visual field defects. 

It has all the best features of the HFA 860, without the steep price tag.

Pros

Cons

  • Full featured LED based modular system with best price

  • Includes all the best features of both HFA and Octopus - including ZETA and TOP threshold strategies

  • Windows 10 Pro based system provides security and ease of networking

  • Two-year warranty included

  • Import old HFA database

  • Only became available in the USA in 2017

  • No Liquid Liquid Lens™ option

  • Smaller company is not as well known in the USA

Zeiss HFA Model 860 - $33,000

The HFA carved out its place as the “industry standard” for automated perimetry several years ago, and it still holds that reputation. 

The 860 is the latest Zeiss Meditec iteration of the Humphrey Field Analyzer.

There are several other models available with fewer features at lower costs (HFA model 830, 840, 850).

The HFA 860 features the upgraded Liquid Lens™ technology for the top-end model, but the automatic refraction currently does not correct for cylindrical error.

Pros

Cons

  • Developed SITA Standard as leading thresholding algorithm

  • Seen as the industry standard for automated perimetry

  • Improved user interface from older HFA Windows Embedded models

  • Provides Guided Progression Analysis™ without need for new baseline from older HFA

  • Liquid Lens™ technology

  • Premium pricetag

  • Unibody design is more costly to maintain and upgrade

  • Large company with higher service costs

  • 1-Year Warranty plus service requires service plans

Haag-Streit Octopus 900 Pro - $35,500

The Octopus 900 Pro is manufactured in Europe by Haag-Streit and is offered through various distributors in the U.S. market. 

Octopus was the first to automate the Goldmann perimeter back in the early 80’s.

The Octopus 900 Pro is their latest top-of-the-line entry into the eye care diagnostic market.

Unfortunately for HS, the Octopus 900 is not regarded as the industry standard compared to Zeiss’s HFA. 

Octopus has introduced several innovations including the faster TOPS testing strategy, Cluster Analysis for glaucoma, multiple fixation integrity checks, etc.

Pros

Cons

  • More affordable than HFA

  • Windows 10 Pro based system

  • First to automate Kinetic perimetry based on Goldmann bowls

  • A small price difference isn't enough to sway most HFA users

  • Non-exclusive distribution in the USA equates to poor product knowledge compared to direct sales

  • Only provides TOP threshold strategy no Bayesian based algorithm

Optopol PTS 925Wi - $14,950

The PTS 925W was released in 2015

As with the PTS 2000, the 925W is a modular based system running on the same software as the PTS 2000 with many of the same features. 

The OPTOPOL PTS 925W is a “hybrid” of sorts because it offers testing outside of the central 30 degrees.

It also includes superior ptosis testing, as well as progression analysis and other features that would make it a primary perimeter in many practices.

Pros

Cons

  • Excellent value based on features offered

  • Import old HFA database

  • Windows 10 Pro based system provides security and ease of networking

  • Able to test outside of the 30° range up to 170° with fixation shift (allows for Ptosis screening)

  • Two-year warranty included

  • Smaller company is not as well known in the USA

  • Embedded LED based perimeter

  • No Kinetic testing - only Static

  • Many choose the PTS 2000 over the 925Wi based on price difference and features offered

Haag-Streit Octopus 600 Pro - $16,155

Octopus offers another innovative product in the Model 600, which has evolved over several product generations.

In the most recent model, they offer a more compact alternative for smaller practices.

This unit does not employ a traditional Goldmann bowl-based design. 

Without a bowl or projection-based operation, the Octopus 600 Pro perimeter is often overlooked. 

Pros

Cons

  • Decent value for those looking for a 30-degree perimeter with a midrange price

  • Innovative design with a small space-saving footprint

  • Implements proprietary trial lenses that are tucked inside the housing

  • Limited to the central 30 degrees

  • Unable to perform Ptosis screening tests

  • Non-exclusive distribution in the USA equates to poor product knowledge compared to direct sales

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Compare For Yourself.

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This study shows the PTS 2000 to be an excellent alternative to the Zeiss HFA 860 and to have higher sensitivity in detecting early glaucomatous defects.

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Compare for Yourself.

We took the top-of-the-line automated projection perimeters available today and put them side-by-side for you to compare.

 
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Recognize This?

Same Information. Same Place. 

Avoid any learning curve with software that is designed to be as familiar as you would like.

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]]> https://www.optopolusa.com/elementor-8949/feed/ 0 2026 Automated Visual Field Comparison https://www.optopolusa.com/optopol-pts-2000-vs-zeiss-hfa-860-vs-octopus-900-pro/ Fri, 16 Dec 2022 08:16:40 +0000 https://www.optopolusa.com/?p=5301

We took the top-of-the-line automated projection perimeters available today and put them side-by-side for you to compare.

Looking for a trade-in or upgrade for your visual field? Let us help you out.

We took the top-of-the-line automated projection perimeters available today and put them side-by-side for you to compare.

The ZEISS HFA 860, OCTOPUS 900 PRO and the OPTOPOL PTS 2000 all offer advanced technology with powerful software and faster than ever testing.

As you can see, the biggest difference between these visual field devices is the price*, which is a result of paying additional for a brand name, marketing and a large sales and service organization.

However, we believe that these things shouldn’t limit eye care professionals from having access to the latest and best features available.

We encourage you to see for yourself which device is the smartest investment and best addition to your practice.

To learn more about Optopol perimeters, schedule a quick virtual demo below:

Book a Virtual Demo
]]> 2026 Compact Visual Field Comparison https://www.optopolusa.com/optopol-pts-925-wi-vs-octopus-600-pro-vs-zeiss-matrix-800/ Thu, 15 Dec 2022 13:15:01 +0000 https://www.optopolusa.com/?p=5312

Looking for a trade-in or upgrade for your visual field? Let us help you out.

We took the top compact perimeters available today and put them side-by-side for you to compare.

The TOPCON Tempo, OCTOPUS 600 PRO and the OPTOPOL PTS 925 all offer fast screening and full threshold testing.

As you can see, what stands out about the Optopol PTS 925 is the capability to perform peripheral testing in a conventional bowl perimeter for a lower price than the others.  We also include a K2 Power Table and 2 year warranty.

At Optopol, we believe that a small footprint shouldn’t limit eye care professionals from having access to the latest and best features available. 

We encourage you to see for yourself which device is the smartest investment and best addition to your practice.

To learn more about OPTOPOL perimeters, schedule a quick virtual demo below:

Book a Virtual Demo

*Comparison based on approximate retail market price as of Summer 2025

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