Monocular contrast sensitivity and microperimetry are useful indicators of visual function and its impact on activities of daily living in those with AMD. Patients with AMD do not rely on binocular ...

The objective is to determine the characteristics of contrast sensitivity of the human vision system (HVS) by experimental measurements employing a CRT. Said characteristics form the basis for the ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Objective measures of contrast sensitivity and visual distortion can be used to assess the impact of macular ...

Our eyesight is key for survival. As an ophthalmologist, I see (pun intended) the importance of good vision every day. The need for good eyesight becomes increasingly relevant when participating in ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . An internet-based contrast sensitivity measurement tool can help patients self-monitor vision at home, alerting ...

Across the entire animal kingdom, visual images are processed by two major neuronal pathways that extract light and dark stimuli from visual scenes – ON (light on) and OFF (light off) pathways. Light ...

Visual acuity improved slightly more after consumption of dark vs milk chocolate. HealthDay News — Compared with milk chocolate, consumption of dark chocolate is associated with higher contrast ...

In visually impaired older adults, broken flooring, such as torn carpet, had the greatest fall risk at a 47% increase, followed by tripping hazards, like unsecured throw rugs or electrical cords, at ...

A multidisciplinary team of researchers at Georgia Tech has discovered how lateral inhibition helps our brains process visual ...