GlareAbnormalBCVAPelli-RobsonPhotopicSpecificityDeficitsWavefrontCurveGlaucomaCycles per degreeLuminanceDiabetic retinopathyPsychophysicalSignificantlyCataract surgeryDetectStandard visual acuityMetricsDecreaseVarianceTerms of contrastSimilarlyIOLsFunctionRetinalResultsSnellenVisionMedianThresholdTemporalAnterior segmentTestColorHighOptic nerveGradientQuantitativePerceptionSufficientContact lensesLightConditionsSpatial frequencyFunctionsPupilsUniformityTestsDevicePhaseAbility
Glare10
- ISRCTN13894787 ) were assessed using a range of psychophysical measures of visual function, including best corrected visual acuity (BCVA), letter contrast sensitivity (CS), mesopic and photopic CS, mesopic and photopic glare disability (GD), photostress recovery time (PRT), reading performance and subjective visual function, using the National Eye Institute Visual Function Questionnaire-25 (NEI VFQ-25). (bmj.com)
- Contrast sensitivity is a very important measure of visual function, especially in situations of low light, fog or glare, when the contrast between objects and their background is often reduced. (allaboutvision.com)
- At the recent ARVO meeting in Seattle, a number of vision scientists described studies in which significant vision loss could not be detected by standard visual acuity, but could be detected by contrast sensitivity and glare testing. (vectorvision.com)
- He therefore conducted another study where he evaluated both contrast sensitivity and glare. (vectorvision.com)
- The contrast sensitivity was measured in mesopic and photopic background luminances, with glare (G) levels of 0-2 (G0, G1, and G2, respectively) and spatial frequencies at 1.5, 3, 6, 12, and 18 cycles per degree (cpd). (jkos.org)
- However, there was no change in contrast sensitivity at any glare level at 12 and 18 cpd after PTK. (jkos.org)
- Huvitz HRK-9000A speaks no reimbursement , but perfectionism in refraction composed of TFBUT / Meibography which are introduced in the world contrast sensitivity and glare test. (norwoodeyecare.com)
- Tradeoffs, which are more commonly seen with older generations of premium IOLs, can include decreased contrast sensitivity, higher incidence of glare and halos, and spiderweb phenomenon. (crstodayeurope.com)
- Undiagnosed conditions such as DED, Salzmann nodules, epithelial basement membrane dystrophy (EBMD), and Fuchs dystrophy can prevent patients from reaching their full visual potential postoperatively, due to increased glare and halos and decreased contrast sensitivity. (crstodayeurope.com)
- However, there are some concerns regarding the visual quality provided by MIOLs, such as glare, halos or reduced contrast sensitivity (CS). (scirp.org)
Abnormal4
- The grainworkers had abnormal scores on tests of visual contrast sensitivity, simple reaction time, and frontal body sway. (cdc.gov)
- Our primary interests include normal and abnormal binocular vision, motion processing and contrast sensitivity. (ski.org)
- Abnormal contrast sensitivity was ob- retinopathy, mild, moderate, severe, or very served in 27.1% of eyes with diabetic retin- severe non-proliferative diabetic retinopa- opathy, compared with 9.0% in unaffected thy (NPDR), early proliferative diabetic eyes. (who.int)
- Abnormal contrast sensitivity and color vision are present in almost all adults with ON even in the absence of a measurable decrease in visual acuity. (medscape.com)
BCVA3
- Pre- and postoperative clinical evaluation included measurement of best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) for distance, and near vision (MNREAD time, reading fluency), contrast sensitivity, colour fundus photography, fluorescein angiography and optical coherence tomography (OCT). All subjects were followed for a minimum of 12 months. (bmj.com)
- Main outcome measures Change in BCVA, contrast sensitivity, angiographic leakage, OCT central macular thickness (CMT), number of treatments. (bmj.com)
- The correlations between NRT, best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) and contrast sensitivity (CS) were assessed. (bvsalud.org)
Pelli-Robson3
- The Pelli Robson contrast sensitivity chart tests your ability to detect letters that are gradually less contrasted with the white background as your eyes move down the chart. (allaboutvision.com)
- Probably the most widely used device to test contrast sensitivity is the Pelli Robson contrast sensitivity chart. (allaboutvision.com)
- Like a standard Snellen visual acuity chart, the Pelli Robson chart consists of horizontal lines of capital letters but instead of the letters getting smaller on each successive line, it is the contrast of the letters (relative to the chart background) that decreases with each line. (allaboutvision.com)
Photopic1
- Photopic contrast sensitivity (CS) was also measured. (journalofoptometry.org)
Specificity5
- RTE increased sensitivity and specificity for breast cancer detection when used in combination with ultrasound. (hindawi.com)
- We examined the impact of RTE to a morphologic ultrasound examination along with a mammogram on sensitivity and specificity for malignant disease. (hindawi.com)
- CRAG latex agglutination test sensitivity (97.0%-97.8%) and specificity (85.9%-100%) varied between manufacturers. (cdc.gov)
- Dipsticks have a sensitivity of 100% and a specificity of 99% in detecting 1-5 RBCs per high-power field (hpf). (medscape.com)
- The sensitivity and specificity may vary from one examiner to another. (medscape.com)
Deficits3
- All patients were able to perform both tests, and almost all patients showed moderate or profound deficits in contrast sensitivity (normal value, ~1.70 log units) despite near-normal visual acuity. (arvojournals.org)
- A gradual recovery of visual acuity with time is characteristic of ON,[22] although permanent residual deficits in color vision and contrast and brightness sensitivity are common. (medscape.com)
- [ 1 ] although permanent residual deficits in color vision and contrast and brightness sensitivity are common. (medscape.com)
Wavefront3
- After surgery, contrast sensitivity and wavefront measurements as well as tilt and decentration measurements were performed. (hindawi.com)
- Optical quality is a subjective construct that can only be described indirectly by objective metrics such as wavefront error measurements and visual quality metrics or functional data like visual acuity and contrast sensitivity. (hindawi.com)
- Based upon the corneal wavefront measurement of SA, Packer et al customized selection between a Tecnis aspheric monofocal IOL (Johnson & Johnson Vision) with an SA of -0.27 μm, an AcrySof IQ (Alcon) with an SA of -0.2 μm, and a SofPort AO (Bausch + Lomb) with an SA of 0 μm SA. (crstoday.com)
Curve4
- The tester records the results to produce a contrast sensitivity function (CSF) or curve. (academy.org.uk)
- Therefore, the diabetes, mode of control and last blood contrast sensitivity function curve gives glucose level, checked in the past month. (who.int)
- Although the complete MTF response curve is of interest, the spatial frequencies where contrast falls to half its low frequency and peak values, MTF50 and MTF50P , are simple and useful indicators of both image and lens sharpness. (imatest.com)
- Major parameters were monocular and binocular uncorrected (UDVA) and corrected (CDVA) distance, uncorrected (UIVA) and distance corrected (DCIVA) intermediate (80 cm), and uncorrected (UNVA) and distance corrected (DCNVA) near (40 cm) visual acuities (UNVA), contrast sensitivity (CS), defocus curve as well as patient satisfaction and spectacle use. (scirp.org)
Glaucoma6
- Screening the general population for primary open-angle glaucoma is most effective if targeted toward those at high risk, such as African Americans and elderly individuals, especially if the screening consists of intraocular pressure measurements combined with assessment of optic nerve status. (medscape.com)
- To investigate contrast sensitivity (CS) in glaucoma patients with advanced visual field damage from glaucoma, and to evaluate the precision of two clinical CS tests. (arvojournals.org)
- Contrast sensitivity should be routinely evaluated alongside visual acuity to monitor foveal visual function in patients with advanced glaucoma. (arvojournals.org)
- Low contrast sensitivity can be a symptom of certain eye conditions or diseases such as cataracts , glaucoma or diabetic retinopathy . (allaboutvision.com)
- Afterwards, the best corrected ocular diseases, including optic neuritis and visual acuity was determined on a subjec- glaucoma, where contrast sensitivity can be tive basis. (who.int)
- Near Contrast testing can provide an efficient means to detect or track ocular pathologies, including glaucoma, ARMD, diabetic retinopathy, cataract, and keratoconus. (hearmore.com)
Cycles per degree1
- Each row or circular grouping of patches tests at a specific spatial frequency (cycles per degree), which measures the observer's sensitivity to a particular object size. (academy.org.uk)
Luminance6
- The chart luminance was regularly checked acuity and Cambridge low-contrast grating using a spot photometer. (who.int)
- The core function of noninvasive psychophysical testing is the measurement of contrast sensitivity for spatial patterns specified with some mathematical luminance profile and a controlled time course. (visionscience.com)
- Under a wide range of conditions, sensitivity to chromatic contrast is lower than that for luminance contrast. (visionscience.com)
- The luminance scale is fully linearizable to 99.9% output contrast (with monitor calibration). (visionscience.com)
- Contrast and its modulation are controlled by a look-up table animation, which may be split into two or four separate functions (with a corresponding loss in the number of available luminance levels for each independent image). (visionscience.com)
- Contrast sensitivity, the ability to distinguish the relative difference in luminance of an object from its surrounding or adjacent objects, is a useful measure of visual function. (jkos.org)
Diabetic retinopathy1
- There is still controversy about the effec- correction of the refractive error, the con- tiveness of contrast sensitivity as a screen- trast sensitivity was evaluated with a Cam- ing tool for diabetic retinopathy [12-17]. (who.int)
Psychophysical2
- The McKee laboratory is dedicated to psychophysical and other non-invasive measurements of normal and amblyopic vision. (ski.org)
- Adjustment, yes/no or two-alternative forced-choice psychophysical procedures are selectable for the measurement of threshold sensitivity levels. (visionscience.com)
Significantly2
- Contrast sensitivity, MNREAD time and reading fluency improved significantly in the treated eyes. (bmj.com)
- In GCD2 patients, the contrast sensitivity increased significantly after PTK. (jkos.org)
Cataract surgery2
- In most cases, people with cataracts notice a significant improvement in both visual acuity and contrast sensitivity after cataract surgery. (allaboutvision.com)
- Total brake reaction time (BRT) as well as neurologic reaction time (NRT), foot transfer time (FTT) and brake pedal travel time (BPTT) were measured, and the measurements obtained before and after cataract surgery were compared. (bvsalud.org)
Detect1
- Now it's easy to measure, record, and detect changes in the transfer of visual information when the change only affects visual acuity at low contrast levels. (hearmore.com)
Standard visual acuity1
- If your optometrist determines that you need a contrast sensitivity test, it likely will be administered after a standard visual acuity test and before your pupils are dilated . (allaboutvision.com)
Metrics1
- Measurements were performed to determine PET stability under varying MR conditions using the following metrics: sensitivity, scatter fraction, contrast recovery, uniformity, count rate performance, and image quantitation. (snmjournals.org)
Decrease1
- The fluctuations decrease the contrast of the built 2D activity map and worsen sensitivity and resolution of the dynamic speckle method. (spie.org)
Variance2
- 50% of the variance in contrast sensitivity. (arvojournals.org)
- The results of the comparison showed that the individual length and width measurements with ImageJ and Image-Pro software had a nearly 1:1 relationship except for the width measurement in PLM images (8% of the variance in ImageJ width measurements was not explained by Image-Pro width measurements). (cdc.gov)
Terms of contrast2
- A number of studies have shown that aspherical IOLs perform better compared to conventional spherical ones in terms of contrast sensitivity (CS), particularly under mesopic conditions [ 2 , 3 ]. (hindawi.com)
- A more user friendly approach is to score in terms of contrast percentage. (academy.org.uk)
Similarly2
- Poor contrast sensitivity also can increase your risk of a fall if you fail to see that you need to step down from a curb onto similarly coloured pavement. (allaboutvision.com)
- Similarly, if a printing system has a high resolution capability, it does not necessarily mean that such a system has the ability to render low contrast detail well. (rit.edu)
IOLs2
- A meta-analysis of spherical versus aspheric IOLs showed better contrast sensitivity with the latter at all spatial frequencies, most conspicuously under mesopic conditions and with pupillary sizes of 4 mm or greater, as well as reduced overall ocular SA. (crstoday.com)
- 15 Studies using other aspheric IOLs extended these findings to include better mesopic contrast sensitivity, a higher modulation transfer function cutoff, and lower ocular SA with customization. (crstoday.com)
Function3
- Visual acuity charts only measure the eases, history of previous ocular surgery high frequency component of the contrast or photocoagulation and systemic diseases sensitivity function and are markedly af- other than diabetes. (who.int)
- His results showed a significant, previously unreported, visual function deficit and confirmed his theory that any malformations in the cornea should lead to some type of detectable vision loss when the proper measurement technology is used. (vectorvision.com)
- We compared the contrast sensitivity of GCD2 patients before and after phototherapeutic keratectomy (PTK) to evaluate the perioperative visual function in these patients. (jkos.org)
Retinal2
- Our study demonstrates a circadian rhythm of contrast sensitivity that peaks during the daytime, and that its regulation involves interactions of D4Rs, the clock gene Npas2 , and the clock-controlled gene adenylyl cyclase 1 ( Adcy1 ) in a subset of retinal ganglion cells (RGCs). (jneurosci.org)
- However, the underlying cellular and molecular mechanisms through which retinal dopamine modulates contrast sensitivity have not been elucidated. (jneurosci.org)
Results4
- Our results indicate that the contrast sensitivity rhythm is modulated by D4Rs via a signaling pathway that involves NPAS2-mediated circadian regulation of Adcy1 . (jneurosci.org)
- RESULTS: Out of the 64 patients with bilateral cataract, 53 were assessed for postsurgical measurements. (bvsalud.org)
- LSCI has been used in measurements of perfusion in human periocular flaps and reconstructive surgery with convincing results (Tenland et al. (lu.se)
- The predicted aperture values are used to determine mining-induced permeabilities and the results are compared with the field measurements. (cdc.gov)
Snellen1
- Prior to assessing contrast sensitivity (CS) determine distance vision/visual acuity using the Snellen chart. (academy.org.uk)
Vision5
- Some examples of these tests are contrast sensitivity tests, visual acuity tests, HRR color vision tests, and Amsler grids. (payscale.com)
- Conversely, some people achieve better contrast sensitivity and night vision after LASIK, compared with their vision with glasses or contact lenses before the procedure. (allaboutvision.com)
- The size of the sine-wave gratings, the contrast levels, and their tilt are all based on current vision science and empirical data. (academy.org.uk)
- None of the studies using the standard high contrast E Chart detected any vision loss. (vectorvision.com)
- Light sensitivity, blurred vision, and double vision resulting from cataracts can interfere with your daily life and make several activities more difficult. (azeyeinstitute.com)
Median2
- Median contrast sensitivity was 1.30 log units (range, 1.05 to 1.65 log units) with the PR chart and 1.35 log units (range, 1.00 to 1.90 log units) with FrACT. (arvojournals.org)
- The median HVF visual field index and mean deviation measurements worsened (decreased) in fellow eyes (-13.0%,-3.9 dB) and improved (increased) in study eyes (2.7%, 1.2 dB). (stanford.edu)
Threshold2
- Guessing ensures the use of the three-alternative, forced-choice test method, known to improve the accuracy of contrast threshold measurement. (academy.org.uk)
- Each correct letter has a contrast threshold value of 0.05 log units however scoring in terms of log units is reserved for research. (academy.org.uk)
Temporal2
- The physical model for the spatial contrast sensitivity of the eye that we presented in a previous paper is extended to the temporal domain by making some assumptions about the temporal behavior of the photoreceptors and the lateral inhibition in the ganglion cells. (spie.org)
- Spatio-temporal and temporal contrast sensitivity curves calculated with the model are compared with measurements published in literature. (spie.org)
Anterior segment1
- This project focuses on evaluating novel imaging techniques for measurement of perfusion and oxygenation in the anterior segment of the eye and the eye muscles during strabismus surgery. (lu.se)
Test12
- What is a contrast sensitivity test? (allaboutvision.com)
- A contrast sensitivity test measures your ability to distinguish between finer and finer increments of light versus dark (contrast). (allaboutvision.com)
- Contrast sensitivity testing often isn't included in a routine eye test. (allaboutvision.com)
- Your optometrist might perform the test because of a specific visual complaint you have or because he or she suspects you have a condition that is affecting your ability to discern contrast. (allaboutvision.com)
- Other, more sophisticated devices also may be used to test your contrast sensitivity. (allaboutvision.com)
- The low frequencies test sensitivity to very large objects, while on the other end, high frequencies measure sensitivity to very small objects. (academy.org.uk)
- Each test frequency begins with a high level of contrast, which diminishes progressively with each succeeding patch. (academy.org.uk)
- 3D Image Quality Tests of Digital Volume Tomography DVT systems involving test pattern with contrast, spatial resolution, isocenter coincidence, noise and uniformity. (standardimaging.com)
- RaySafe X2 Solo R/F is a precise X-Ray, CT/CBCT QA test tool covering all your radiography, fluoroscopy, and kV imager measurement needs. (standardimaging.com)
- The RIT Contrast Resolution Test Target has been developed to measure the relationship between contrast and resolution of a printing system. (rit.edu)
- The hypothesis of this thesis is that the RIT Contrast Resolution Test Target can provide a method of discriminating the CRV of marking engines and screening methods by using analysis methods intended for use with the target. (rit.edu)
- Each session takes approximately 40 minutes and includes the measurement of visual acuity, contrast sensitivity, optical coherent tomography (OCT), MNReading test, fixation eye-tracking task and reading eye-tracking task. (who.int)
Color2
- Thanks to the angular measurements of the transmission and reflection in s and p polarization we compute the quench mark sensitivity by estimating a color contrast gradient with regard to the phase delay. (glassonweb.com)
- This research has implications for the study of spatial resolution, contrast sensitivity, and color discrimination in deep-sea visual systems. (duke.edu)
High6
- X-ray phase contrast imaging enables the measurement of the electron density of a sample with high sensitivity compared to the conventional absorption contrast. (lu.se)
- A person with normal visual acuity but poor contrast sensitivity might see the trees in the foreground clearly (high contrast), but have trouble seeing the contours of the mountains against the sky in the background (low contrast). (allaboutvision.com)
- Usage of 2D optical sensors to capture sequences of correlated 2D speckle patterns allows for building a pointwise estimate of a given statistical measure which should give a quantitative high contrast detailed 2D map of the spatial distribution of activity across the object surface. (spie.org)
- This Adult Low Contrast sensitivity testing chart is identical to the measurement of visual acuity at a high contrast level i.e., measures the smallest size of the optotypes that the person can rec. (hearmore.com)
- Laser speckle contrast imaging (LSCI) uses a 780 nm laser for illumination and a high-sensitivity image sensor. (lu.se)
- Although the image analysis procedure for measuring fiber length and width with Image-Pro is not a fully automated procedure and still requires some manual intervention, it can be a more efficient and equally accurate alternative to time-consuming manual fiber length and width measurements for well dispersed fibers with high aspect ratios. (cdc.gov)
Optic nerve1
- A. 1.5 Tesla, contrast-enhanced spin echo T1-weighted, fat-suppressed coronal MRI through the orbits shows enlargement and contrast enhancement of the left optic nerve in the retrobulbar portion (arrow). (medscape.com)
Gradient1
- The contrast is represented by a numeric value named average gradient, and can be determined by density differences in two areas of a radiograph. (bvsalud.org)
Quantitative1
- From this distribution, a contrastresolution- volume (CRV) can be calculated to produce a quantitative contrast-resolution measurement for an individual printing system. (rit.edu)
Perception1
- The images are generated under parametric control to permit a wide variety of published and novel experiments in the detection, masking, discrimination and perception of contrast variations. (visionscience.com)
Sufficient2
- Actually, the optical retardation measurements used in order to optimise the tempering process is not sufficient to enlighten the capability of a given coating to reveal the quench marks (Illguth 2015, Spiss 2019). (glassonweb.com)
- The challenge in this enterprise was to develop stimuli with sufficient resolution of fine contrast variations to allow measurement of human contrast sensitivity, which can be as low as a 0.2% difference between light and dark regions of the stimulus. (visionscience.com)
Contact lenses1
- Huvitz HRK-9000A Autorefractor Keratometer offers an objective measurement of the error and prescription for contact lenses or eyeglasses. (norwoodeyecare.com)
Light2
- It is also common for patients to develop light sensitivity or have trouble seeing at night. (azeyeinstitute.com)
- The objective of the present study is to find a fast and accurate procedure to measure the length and width of asbestos fibers using images acquired by a scanning electron microscope (SEM), a phase contrast microscope (PCM), and a polarized light microscope (PLM). (cdc.gov)
Conditions4
- Even if you have 6/6 visual acuity (also described as 20/20 in the US), you can have eye or health conditions that may diminish your contrast sensitivity and make you feel that you are not seeing well. (allaboutvision.com)
- Determine the CS thresholds in terms of a contrast percentage under the following conditions. (academy.org.uk)
- Contrast recovery and uniformity were comparable for PET images acquired simultaneously with multiple MR conditions. (snmjournals.org)
- You should not have this procedure if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, because these conditions can affect eye measurements. (medlineplus.gov)
Spatial frequency2
- These bars can vary in width (spatial frequency) as well as contrast from target to target, to give a more thorough evaluation of how sensitive your eyes are to differences in contrast. (allaboutvision.com)
- Spatial frequency, orientation and contrast are freely selectable. (visionscience.com)
Functions1
- Measurements of contrast sensitivity functions Shefriow recovery from extended blindness. (bvsalud.org)
Pupils1
- In contrast, this could not be shown in eyes with pupils under 4 mm or larger. (hindawi.com)
Uniformity2
- The Catphan® 500 provides a comprehensive set of measurements to measure performance of your CT scanner's sensitometry, uniformity, geometric and low-contrast sensitivity using 4 modules in 20cm diameter. (standardimaging.com)
- Low contrast lengths (3,5,7,9mm) and Uniformity of CT numbers ranging from 5H - 18H. (standardimaging.com)
Tests2
- All tests must be conducted properly with accurate measurements recorded. (payscale.com)
- We conducted visual contrast sensitivity tests on employees at both schools. (survivingmold.com)
Device2
- Such contrast and resolution restrictions may be attributed to the capabilities of the PostScript interpreter, the screening method used by the RIP, the image transfer method of the output device, the substrate used, or a combination of these factors. (rit.edu)
- The target measures the contrast-resolution capability of the printing system in both the horizontal and vertical print direction of the printing device. (rit.edu)
Phase2
- Recent developments relaxed the requirement for the beam coherence, such that conventional X-ray sources can be used for phase contrast imaging and thus clinical applications become possible. (lu.se)
- One of the prominent phase contrast imaging methods, Talbot-Lau grating interferometry, is limited by the manufacturing, alignment, and photon absorption of the analyzer grating, which is placed in the beam path in front of the detector. (lu.se)
Ability2
- Thus a Loss of low-frequency contrast sensitivity total number of 154 eyes of 80 patients were has been reported to reduce the ability to evaluated. (who.int)
- Different systems have considerably different contrast and resolution capabilities while an individual printing system might have a low resolution capability, the system may have the ability to render low contrast detail. (rit.edu)