title: Vision evaluation using contrast sensitivity functions.
abstract: The use of Contrast Sensitivity Functions (CSF's) in vision evaluation has been explored for several years. Although theoretically superior to Snellen acuity and similar measures, the use of CSF is not widespread. A review of some of the clinical conditions in which CSF's have been used is followed by a discussion of the problems involved in their measurement and interpretation.
mesh_terms: D000375:Aging; D000550:Amblyopia / Q000175:diagnosis; D002386:Cataract / Q000503:physiopathology; D003261:Contact Lenses / Q000009:adverse effects; D003316:Corneal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D004487:Edema / Q000175:diagnosis; D005901:Glaucoma / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D009103:Multiple Sclerosis / Q000175:diagnosis; D012164:Retinal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D014786:Vision Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis; D014792:Visual Acuity