The session continued with a lecture from Prof. Johan Pel, Neuroscience. Prof. Pel presented the latest research on slowed saccadic reaction times in seemingly normal parts of glaucomatous visual fields. This groundbreaking research was well received by the audience as it seems glaucoma can be detected earlier than when compared with a traditional perimeter. Obviously more research has to be done, but that was the goal of this kick-off meeting.
The closing presentation was given by ophthalmic nurse Henrik Skaret of Helgeland Sykehuset in Mosjoen, Norway. He emphasized the clinical need for remote diagnostic equipment as there is just one eye doctor present in his hospital and the hospital does not employ a single neuro-opthalomologist. The North of Trondelag is a very remote district and it is therefore that diagnostic equipment with multiple test is of added value for patients and ophthalmic caregivers at Helgeland hospital.