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Technological advances in test charts

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Dr Robert Cubbidge reviews the changes we have undergone in assessing vision and acuity in optometric practice. Module C10507, one general CET point suitable for optometrists and dispensing opticians

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Both projection charts and computer displays offer a much wider variety of optotypes than encountered on conventional backlit charts. Using projection charts it is possible to isolate individual lines and letters but they suffer from the disadvantage of a lack of letters, numbers or pictures on an individual line due to the limitation of the projected image area which can lead to memory influencing patient responses. Computer driven charts can offer an almost infinite number of customisable charts and advantageously offer chart types which are not normally encountered including LogMAR and contrast sensitivity charts.

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