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DeCS
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Descriptor English:
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Contrast Sensitivity
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Descriptor Spanish:
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Sensibilidad de Contraste
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Descriptor Portuguese:
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Sensibilidades de Contraste
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Synonyms English:
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Visual Contrast Sensitivity
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Tree Number:
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F02.463.593.932.869.435.110
G11.697.677.911.800.110
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Definition English:
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The ability to detect sharp boundaries (stimuli) and to detect slight changes in luminance at regions without distinct contours. Psychophysical measurements of this visual function are used to evaluate visual acuity and to detect eye disease. |
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See Related English:
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Form Perception
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History Note English:
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89
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Allowable Qualifiers English:
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Record Number:
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23596
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Unique Identifier:
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D015350
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Occurrence in VHL:
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Similar:
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DeCS SciELO LILACS LIS
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