Journal Reviews

Development of testing protocols for high and low contrast visual acuity

1 April 2018 | | Neuro-Ophthalmology | Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, LCD tablet, high-contrast visual acuity, low-contrast visual acuity, pinhole

Dysfunction of the afferent visual system, characterised by impairments in high-contrast visual acuity (HCVA) and low-contrast visual acuity (LCVA) have been demonstrated in some neurological conditions such as multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease. HCVA and LCVA are also potential quantitative...