Contrast Sensitivity and Glaucoma.
Ichhpujani Parul, Thakur Sahil, Spaeth George L
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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.
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Key Concepts4
Spatial contrast sensitivity decline occurs in different types and stages of glaucoma.
Methods of assessing contrast sensitivity are discussed in this review.
The role of contrast sensitivity in the pathogenesis of glaucoma is discussed in this review.
The practical application of contrast sensitivity in clinical practice for glaucoma is discussed in this review.
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