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Recognition versus Resolution: a Comparison of Visual Acuity Results Using Two Alternative Test Chart Optotype

Jonathan S. Pointer;
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  • Published: 01 Jan 2008
Abstract
Purpose: To quantify the difference between recognition (letter) and resolution (Landolt) visual acuity (VA) in a group of normally sighted subjects. Is it reasonable to assume that the two acuity measures are clinically equivalent? Methods: A pair of 6 m acuity test charts was produced: one comprised letters and the other Landolt broken rings. Construction of both charts conformed to the logMAR design format. Monocular VA was determined for the dominant eye of 300 screened and normally sighted optometric patients aged 16 to 40, each wearing an optical refractive (spectacle) correction. Results: Letter acuity was superior to Landolt acuity (P≤0.0001). The mean p...
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doi: 10.3921/joptom.2008.65
pmc: PMC3972650
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Medical Subject Headings: genetic structureseye diseases
free text keywords: Original Article, Landolt broken ring, optotype, recognition, resolution, visual acuity, anillo de Landolt, optotipo, reconocimiento, resolución, agudeza visual, Ophthalmology, RE1-994, Optics. Light, QC350-467, Optometry, Artificial intelligence, business.industry, business, Chart, medicine.symptom, medicine, Psychology
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