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Koch’s postulates are criteria used to establish that

Sarcinae refers to

Mannitol salt agar is selective for which bacterial genus?

The outcome of the Gram stain is based on differences in the bacterial cell’s

A bacterial genus that has waxy mycolic acid in the cell walls is

The default stimulus size on the Humphrey is equivalent to what size on the Goldmann VF?

The standard background illumination of the Humphrey bowl is:

Name three possible problems that can inhibit accurate results when checking visual fields.

You have performed VF testing on your patient and obtained the results below.  Based on what you know thus far, it this a good and reliable test that the doctor can make a diagnosis based upon?  JUSTIFY YOUR ANSWER and discuss all indicators that you would need to look at to make this decision.  Enlarge your screen if needed.

Your mom had visual fields run at her eye appointment.  She brought home a copy of the VF and wants you to explain her results, especially the numbers in the upper left circle.  Why are some numbers higher and some lower?