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Low vision by the numbers:; understanding logMAR VAR print size and contrast sensitivity
Program Code:
LV-08
Date:
Friday, November 19, 2010
Time:
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
EST
PRIMARY AUTHOR
:
Robert B. Greer, OD, FAAO
Description
Understanding acuity is critical to low vision care, for utilizing today''''s eye charts and interpreting vision research. There will be a discussion of logMAR, VAR, decimal, and near print size designations. Comprehensive low vision care also includes testing contrast sensitivity. Weber and Michelson contrast calculations will be compared.