Contrast Sensitivity and Glare Testing in Corneal Disease

  • David Miller
  • Suketu Sanghvi
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Abstract

A variety of corneal lesions result in decreased sensitivity to contrast and increased sensitivity to glare. The purpose of this chapter is to show the clinician the physical basis for this finding, and to review the relationship between certain corneal lesions and their accompanying derangements of contrast sensitivity and glare disability.

Keywords

Visual Acuity Corneal Edema Contrast Sensitivity Function Snellen Acuity Corneal Disease 
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  • Suketu Sanghvi

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