Haag-Streit USA announced a new strategic initiative in collaboration with the Casey Eye Institute at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) that aims to enhance training, consultation, and research in clinical perimetry by establishing a comprehensive educational program designed by the Casey Visual Field Reading Center (CVFRC). The program is intended to develop the skills of eyecare specialists and research scientists in the effective use of perimetric technology to improve patient care, Haag-Streit USA said in a press release.
The partnership will leverage Haag-Streit's perimetry devices, including its Octopus 900 perimeter. OHSU Casey Eye Institute will provide clinical expertise and educational infrastructure to deliver a series of specialized training modules.
CVFRC draws on 40 years of experience working with perimetry devices, including the Haag-Streit Octopus 900 visual field device. The Casey Eye Institute has developed various Octopus 900 custom grids used in clinical trials worldwide. The team also has over 20 years of experience in training and guiding clinical sites to ensure the acquisition of perimetry data that meets appropriate standards for various ophthalmic eye diseases, the press release stated.
The OHSU CEI Perimetry Training Program will offer advanced live virtual training in static and kinetic perimetry. Participants will gain in-depth knowledge of Haag-Streit's advanced Octopus 900 perimeter, including its features, applications, visual field data acquisition how-to, and optimal usage for various ocular conditions, such as retinal pathology, glaucoma, and neurological disorders. Additionally, research clinicians and study sites will receive guidance on developing perimetry procedures by disease type and designing testing protocols for clinic and research use.
The collaborative partnership is expected to launch in June 2026 and will be accessible to a broad audience of eyecare professionals seeking to enhance their expertise in visual field assessment, Haag-Streit USA said in the press release. OM