Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Contrast sensitivity vision testing: new screening technology for family physicians.

D J Block1, M F Bosworth

  • 1Good Samaritan Hospital, Dayton, OH.

American Family Physician
|February 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Contrast sensitivity vision testing offers a cost-effective, sensitive method for early ocular disease detection. This visual screening tool identifies issues before traditional acuity tests, aiding early intervention.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Explanatory style and the performance of residents.

Medical education·2000
Same author

Uterine inversion: a life-threatening obstetric emergency.

The Journal of the American Board of Family Practice·2000
Same author

A 'stages of change' approach to helping patients change behavior.

American family physician·2000
Same author

Connectivity and control in the year 2000 and beyond.

Harvard business review·1998
Same author

Gonococcal endocarditis.

The Journal of family practice·1989
Same author

Alcohol abuse in the elderly.

American family physician·1989

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Optometry
  • Vision Science

Background:

  • Traditional Snellen acuity testing is a standard for visual screening.
  • Early detection of ocular pathology is crucial for effective treatment.
  • The need for more sensitive visual screening methods is recognized.

Observation:

  • Contrast sensitivity vision testing is a novel visual screening technology.
  • This testing method is simple to administer and rapid.
  • It presents as a cost-effective option for primary care physicians.

Findings:

  • Contrast sensitivity testing demonstrates higher sensitivity for ocular disease detection compared to Snellen acuity.
  • It can identify early-stage ocular pathology when Snellen acuity remains normal.

Related Experiment Videos

Implications:

  • Contrast sensitivity testing may improve early diagnosis rates for various eye conditions.
  • Integration into routine physicals could enhance preventative eye care.
  • Further research can validate its clinical utility and cost-effectiveness in diverse populations.