title: VISTECH contrast sensitivity and pattern-VEP in multiple sclerosis patients.
abstract: In 12 known multiple sclerosis patients with a visual acuity of 7/10 or better in both eyes, optic nerve function was tested by means of contrast sensitivity measurement (VISTECH technique) and pattern-VEP. The results were compared with those of an age related control group. The VISTECH contrast sensitivity measurement is a useful tool in evaluating the remaining visual discomfort after the resolution of an optic neuritis. However, to detect a subclinical optic neuritis, the pattern-VEP is more sensitive.
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, A.Z. Middelheim, Antwerpen.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Augustinus
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Van den Bergh
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Zeyen
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005074:Evoked Potentials, Visual; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009103:Multiple Sclerosis / Q000503:physiopathology*; D009902:Optic Neuritis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology; D014787:Vision Tests / Q000379:methods*