Normative contrast sensitivity (CS) data were obtained using the commercially available
Pelli‐Robson chart from the dominant eye of 30 young (mean (±SD) age 22.5±4.3 years) …

Conventional techniques for assessing the visual function of cataract patients include visual
acuity (VA), contrast sensitivity (CS) and glare disability (GD). The extent to which these …

Several lines of evidence suggest that the large optic nerve fibers, which form the
magnocellular retinocortical pathway, are preferentially susceptible to early glaucomatous …

One disadvantage of using high‐contrast letters as test objects when measuring visual
acuity is the fact that they are not of equal legibility. A number of charts are now …

Contrast sensitivity as a function of focus and visual acuity as a function of contrast were
investigated in 19 patients with a diffractive multifocal intraocular lens and compared with 19 …

A three-part study was conducted to assess the visual status of AH-64 pilots. The first part
consisted of an anonymous questionnaire returned by 58 Fort Rucker instructor pilots. More …

The purpose of the Committee on Ophthalmic Procedures Assessment is to evaluate on a
scientific basis new and existing ophthalmic tests, devices, and procedures for their safety …

Faced with the quantity and quality of recent research in the visual sciences, one might
wonder: How does this research affect clinical practice? What benefits do patients derive …

In the treatment of visual disorders and eye disease, it is obviously useful to assess the
patient's visual abilities. In principle, a great number of abilities could be tested (eg …

Multifocal intraocular lens (IOL) optics produce a retinal image of reduced contrast, which
results from splitting incoming light between multiple focal points. This study sought to …