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Changes in the contrast sensitivity function induced by contact lens wear.

R A Applegate, R W Massof

    American Journal of Optometry and Physiological Optics
    |December 1, 1975
    PubMed
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    This study measured contrast sensitivity functions with spectacles, hard contact lenses, and soft contact lenses. Spectacle correction offered a more precise assessment of visual performance with contact lenses compared to standard clinical methods.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Optometry
    • Vision Science

    Background:

    • Contrast sensitivity is a key measure of visual function.
    • Evaluating visual performance with refractive corrections is crucial for patient care.
    • Conventional clinical procedures may not fully capture visual performance nuances.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To compare contrast sensitivity functions across different refractive corrections.
    • To assess the efficacy of spectacle corrections versus contact lenses in visual performance evaluation.
    • To determine if spectacle correction provides a more definitive evaluation of visual performance with contact lenses.

    Main Methods:

    • Contrast sensitivity functions were measured.
    • Subjects were tested with normal spectacle corrections.

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  • Subjects were also tested with hard and soft contact lenses.

    • Main Results:

    • Contrast sensitivity functions varied depending on the type of correction worn.
    • Spectacle correction provided a more definitive evaluation of visual performance.
    • This suggests spectacle correction offers a more precise benchmark for assessing contact lens visual performance.

    Conclusions:

    • Spectacle correction offers a more definitive method for evaluating visual performance with contact lenses.
    • Contrast sensitivity testing with spectacles can enhance the assessment of contact lens efficacy.
    • Further research may explore specific contact lens designs and their impact on contrast sensitivity.