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J GlaucomaJanuary 202040 citations

Contrast Sensitivity and Glaucoma.

Ichhpujani Parul, Thakur Sahil, Spaeth George L


AI Summary

This review highlights that contrast sensitivity declines in glaucoma, emphasizing its role in disease pathogenesis and practical clinical assessment for diagnosis and monitoring.

Abstract

Spatial contrast sensitivity decline occurs in different types and stages of glaucoma. In this short review we discuss methods of assessing contrast sensitivity, the role of contrast sensitivity in the pathogenesis of glaucoma and its practical application in clinical practice.


MeSH Terms

Contrast SensitivityGlaucoma, Open-AngleHumansIntraocular PressureMiddle AgedQuality of Life

Key Concepts4

Spatial contrast sensitivity decline occurs in different types and stages of glaucoma.

PrognosisReviewn=Not applicableCh6Ch7

Methods of assessing contrast sensitivity are discussed in this review.

MethodologyReviewn=Not applicableCh6

The role of contrast sensitivity in the pathogenesis of glaucoma is discussed in this review.

MechanismReviewn=Not applicableCh7

The practical application of contrast sensitivity in clinical practice for glaucoma is discussed in this review.

DiagnosisReviewn=Not applicableCh7Ch28

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