Bioinspired phototransistor achieves high-sensitivity detection of low-contrast targets

Drawing inspiration from the remarkable adaptability of the human eye, researchers from the Institute of Metal Research (IMR) ...
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Up to 1 in 5 Dementia Cases May Be Attributable to Vision Impairment

Up to 19% of prevalent dementia cases may be attributable to impaired vision, a cross-sectional analysis suggested. Contrast sensitivity impairment showed the strongest relationship, followed by near ...
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In AMD, Contrast Sensitivity and Microperimetry Helps Assess Visual Function and Activities of Daily Living

Monocular contrast sensitivity and microperimetry are useful indicators of visual function and its impact on activities of daily living in those with AMD. Patients with AMD do not rely on binocular ...
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Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures: News and Research on Contrast Sensitivity

For children undergoing primary congenital glaucoma (PCG) surgery, use of rigid gas-permeable contact lenses (RGPCLs) is associated with superior visual acuity compared with spectacles, according to a ...
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Contrast sensitivity of ON and OFF human retinal pathways in myopia

Across the entire animal kingdom, visual images are processed by two major neuronal pathways that extract light and dark stimuli from visual scenes – ON (light on) and OFF (light off) pathways. Light ...
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Vision Impairment Tied to Higher Dementia Risk in Older Adults

Poor vision and contrast sensitivity at baseline increase the likelihood of incident dementia in older adults; a decline in contrast sensitivity over time also correlates with the risk of developing ...
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Older adults may be less visually sensitive to obstacle contrast

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . NEW ORLEANS — Age-related decline in contrast sensitivity may contribute to reduced visibility of obstacles and ...