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... > Psychological Phenomena > Mental Processes > Perception > Space Perception > Form Perception > Contrast Sensitivity
... > Psychological Phenomena > Mental Processes > Perception > Visual Perception > Visual Acuity > Contrast Sensitivity
Ocular Physiological Phenomena > Visual Acuity > Contrast Sensitivity
... > Diagnosis > Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures > Diagnostic Techniques, Ophthalmological > Vision Tests > Visual Acuity > Contrast Sensitivity

Preferred term

Contrast Sensitivity  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • The ability to detect sharp boundaries (stimuli) and to detect slight changes in luminance at regions without distinct contours. Psychophysical measurements of this visual function are used to evaluate VISUAL ACUITY and to detect eye disease.

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Entry terms

  • Visual Contrast Sensitivity

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