noun
- Plural of perimetry; the measurement of the visual field or the boundaries of an area.
Usage: medical/technical term; commonly used in ophthalmology
Examples
- The ophthalmologist ordered multiple perimetries to monitor the patient's glaucoma progression.
- Automated perimetries are now standard in most eye clinics for detecting peripheral vision loss.
- The results of the perimetries showed a significant defect in the upper visual field.
- Repeated perimetries over several years help track changes in the patient's visual field.