The evolution of visual acuity test methods
https://doi.org/10.33791/2222-4408-2019-4-7-14
Abstract
This review presents a historical analysis of the development of visual acuity research methods, examines in detail the principles of construction of optotypes and charts for visual acuity examination as well as describes the advantages and disadvantages of modern eye charts. Such attention to this topic is justified by the fact that visual acuity is the main parameter characterizing the state of the eye. Therefore, the study of visual acuity remains one of the most important methods of assessing visual functions. The generally accepted systems for visual acuity examination, despite the simplicity of their operation, do not have a sufficiently high sensitivity, and the optotypes that are used do not make it possible to adequately assess the functional state of the eye.
About the Authors
D. A.-G. Aliev
SBEI HPE Dagestan State Medical University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Med.Sc.D., Professor, Head of the Department.
1 Lenina sq., Makhachkala, 367000, Republic of Dagestan
M. M. Nurudinov
SBI CRA Dagestan Center of the Eye Microsurgery
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Ophthalmologist of the New Technologies and Vitreoretinal Surgery Department.
12 Naberezhnaya St., Caspiysk, 368300, Republic of Dagestan
M. A.-G. Alieva
SBI CRA Dagestan Center of the Eye Microsurgery
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Ph.D., Head of the Optometry and Functional Diagnostic of the Eye Department.
12 Naberezhnaya St., Caspiysk, 368300, Republic of Dagestan
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