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What is the term used to define the ability of the visual system to resolve detail?
What is the term used to define the ability of the visual system to resolve detail?
- Visual acuity
- Optometric resolution
- Spatial resolution (correct)
- Angular resolution
What is the smallest visible detail that can be seen defined as?
What is the smallest visible detail that can be seen defined as?
- Optometric resolution
- Visual acuity (VA) (correct)
- Spatial resolution
- Angular resolution
Which criteria is used to specify visual acuity in angular terms?
Which criteria is used to specify visual acuity in angular terms?
- Degrees of vision
- Minutes of arc (correct)
- Pixels per inch
- Centimeters of detail
Which chart layout became popular for clinical studies due to its combination of letter set and layout?
Which chart layout became popular for clinical studies due to its combination of letter set and layout?
What is the purpose of the logMAR (ETDRS) format over the Snellen chart?
What is the purpose of the logMAR (ETDRS) format over the Snellen chart?
What does vision describe in the context of visual acuity?
What does vision describe in the context of visual acuity?
Which method for assessing visual acuity involves discerning the minimum separation visible between features of the target object?
Which method for assessing visual acuity involves discerning the minimum separation visible between features of the target object?
What does Vernier acuity allow for and is used in tests of binocular vision and eye alignment?
What does Vernier acuity allow for and is used in tests of binocular vision and eye alignment?
What does the percentage of correct responses when detecting a line plotted against the test distance create?
What does the percentage of correct responses when detecting a line plotted against the test distance create?
What does clinical tests using the criterion of minimum detectable have been developed, such as the dot visual acuity test, focus on?
What does clinical tests using the criterion of minimum detectable have been developed, such as the dot visual acuity test, focus on?
What is the 2-alternative task used to measure the observer's ability to detect a line against a white background?
What is the 2-alternative task used to measure the observer's ability to detect a line against a white background?
What is used to describe the best corrected visual acuity, which assumes the best correction is used?
What is used to describe the best corrected visual acuity, which assumes the best correction is used?
Which visual acuity chart introduced in 1982 combined the Sloan letter set with Bailey-Lovie layout and became popular for clinical studies?
Which visual acuity chart introduced in 1982 combined the Sloan letter set with Bailey-Lovie layout and became popular for clinical studies?
What type of letters did Green's chart, proposed in 1867/8, use?
What type of letters did Green's chart, proposed in 1867/8, use?
What is the minimum angle of resolution (MAR) in visual acuity measurement?
What is the minimum angle of resolution (MAR) in visual acuity measurement?
What did Bailey-Lovie logMAR, proposed in 1976, introduce in the layout of visual acuity charts?
What did Bailey-Lovie logMAR, proposed in 1976, introduce in the layout of visual acuity charts?
What is the purpose of logarithmic units, specifically logMAR, in expressing visual acuity measurements?
What is the purpose of logarithmic units, specifically logMAR, in expressing visual acuity measurements?
What do visual acuity tests based on recognition acuity require?
What do visual acuity tests based on recognition acuity require?
What do visual acuity charts specify in a Snellen fraction?
What do visual acuity charts specify in a Snellen fraction?
What is the advantage of using a grid pattern for optotypes on letter charts?
What is the advantage of using a grid pattern for optotypes on letter charts?
Flashcards
Visual Acuity
Visual Acuity
The sharpness of vision, measured by the smallest details a person can see
Optotypes
Optotypes
Letters, symbols, or numbers used in visual acuity tests
Recognition Acuity
Recognition Acuity
The ability to identify letters or symbols
Snellen Fraction
Snellen Fraction
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LogMAR
LogMAR
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Minimum Angle of Resolution (MAR)
Minimum Angle of Resolution (MAR)
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Snellen Chart
Snellen Chart
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Green's Chart
Green's Chart
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Bailey-Lovie chart
Bailey-Lovie chart
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ETDRS
ETDRS
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Decimal Notation
Decimal Notation
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British Standard Letters
British Standard Letters
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Sloan Letters
Sloan Letters
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Grid Pattern
Grid Pattern
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Non-serif Letters
Non-serif Letters
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Logarithmic Progression
Logarithmic Progression
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Test Distance
Test Distance
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Letter Size
Letter Size
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Conversion Table
Conversion Table
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Study Notes
Visual Acuity and Optotypes: Key Concepts and History
- Visual acuity tests are based on recognition acuity, requiring correct identification of optotypes (letters, symbols, or numbers).
- Optotypes for letter charts are usually based on a grid pattern, with non-serif letters preferred.
- Visual acuity charts can use different letter sets, such as British standard letters (5x4) or Sloan letters (5x5), selected for similar legibility.
- The test distance and size of the letter are specified in a Snellen fraction, which can also be expressed in decimal notation.
- The minimum angle of resolution (MAR) specifies the smallest gap or stroke thickness that can be resolved.
- Logarithmic units, specifically logMAR, are used to express visual acuity measurements, especially when using charts based on logarithmic progression.
- Snellen's chart, proposed in 1862, specified letter size based on stroke width and used serifs on letters.
- Green's chart, proposed in 1867/8, used a geometric (logarithmic) progression and non-serif letters with proportional letter and line spacing.
- Bailey-Lovie logMAR, proposed in 1976, introduced a logarithmic progression of letter size and letter spacing proportional between and within rows.
- ETDRS charts, introduced in 1982, combined the Sloan letter set with Bailey-Lovie layout and became popular for clinical studies.
- Various types of ETDRS and variations have been developed, including language-specific charts like the Hindi logMAR visual acuity chart.
- A conversion table provides Snellen fraction, logMAR, MAR, and decimal notation for different test distances.
Visual Acuity and Optotypes: Key Concepts and History
- Visual acuity tests are based on recognition acuity, requiring correct identification of optotypes (letters, symbols, or numbers).
- Optotypes for letter charts are usually based on a grid pattern, with non-serif letters preferred.
- Visual acuity charts can use different letter sets, such as British standard letters (5x4) or Sloan letters (5x5), selected for similar legibility.
- The test distance and size of the letter are specified in a Snellen fraction, which can also be expressed in decimal notation.
- The minimum angle of resolution (MAR) specifies the smallest gap or stroke thickness that can be resolved.
- Logarithmic units, specifically logMAR, are used to express visual acuity measurements, especially when using charts based on logarithmic progression.
- Snellen's chart, proposed in 1862, specified letter size based on stroke width and used serifs on letters.
- Green's chart, proposed in 1867/8, used a geometric (logarithmic) progression and non-serif letters with proportional letter and line spacing.
- Bailey-Lovie logMAR, proposed in 1976, introduced a logarithmic progression of letter size and letter spacing proportional between and within rows.
- ETDRS charts, introduced in 1982, combined the Sloan letter set with Bailey-Lovie layout and became popular for clinical studies.
- Various types of ETDRS and variations have been developed, including language-specific charts like the Hindi logMAR visual acuity chart.
- A conversion table provides Snellen fraction, logMAR, MAR, and decimal notation for different test distances.
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