[A software design for standard grayscale printout of China-made automatic static quantitative TBC visual field analyser]

Area of Science:

• Ophthalmology
• Medical Imaging
• Software Engineering

Context:

• Quantitative perimetry is crucial for diagnosing visual field defects.
• Standardized grayscale printouts are needed for consistent TBC static perimetry analysis.
• Existing software solutions may lack accessibility or standardization.

Purpose:

• To design and implement the TBC GRAPH software for generating standard grayscale printouts of TBC static quantitative perimetry data.
• To ensure compatibility with widely used computer systems and operating systems in China.
• To create a user-friendly interface for ophthalmic clinics and educational institutions.

Summary:

• The TBC GRAPH software is developed for IBM PC/XT or PC/AT compatible computers running Chinese Character Disk Operating System (CCDOS).
• It employs CCDOS word-make functions to establish symbols and create sectoral/symbolic matrices for standardized grayscale output.
• This method facilitates the generation of clear, interpretable perimetry reports.

Impact:

• Enables consistent and standardized visual field analysis in clinical ophthalmology.
• Improves diagnostic accuracy through reliable quantitative perimetry data presentation.
• Provides a valuable tool for ophthalmic education and training programs.