Low-contrast letter charts to detect subtle optic [corrected] neuropathies.

Authors

• M D Drucker
• P J Savino
• R C Sergott
• T M Bosley
• N J Schatz
• P S Kubilis

Publication/Presentation Date

2-15-1988

Abstract

We performed visual contrast sensitivity testing with Regan's low-contrast letter charts on 30 patients with optic neuropathies and good Snellen visual acuity. Results of this testing were compared with color vision and the presence of an afferent pupillary defect. Regan's low-contrast letter charts were found to be 93% sensitive for detecting subtle optic neuropathies, with the apparent false-negative findings being readily explainable. Color vision testing was abnormal in only 49% of eyes with known optic neuropathies.

Volume

105

Issue

2

First Page

141

Last Page

145

ISSN

0002-9394

Published In/Presented At

Drucker, M. D., Savino, P. J., Sergott, R. C., Bosley, T. M., Schatz, N. J., & Kubilis, P. S. (1988). Low-contrast letter charts to detect subtle optic [corrected] neuropathies. American journal of ophthalmology, 105(2), 141–145. https://doi.org/10.1016/0002-9394(88)90176-6

Disciplines

Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

PubMedID

3341430

Department(s)

Administration and Leadership

Document Type

Article