Methods for visual field examination using static strategies began with manual static profile perimetry. The transition from a linear stimulus alignment along the profile section to a two-dimensional grid arrangement introduced the era of static grid perimetry. The use of computers makes it possible to automate and standardise this process, allowing the examiner to choose the visual field area, an adequate grid and the optimal strategy, while leaving the processing, visualisation and recording completely observer-independent. This contribution is based only on conventional static procedures for visual field examination (the use of white on white perimetry) as this technique is easily accessible, standardised and well established in everyday practice.