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      • Contrast sensitivity is the ability to distinguish between an object and the background behind it. This differs from visual acuity, which measures your vision’s clarity at a distance. You can have excellent visual acuity but reduced contrast sensitivity and vice versa.
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  3. www.visioncenter.org › contrast-sensitivityContrast Sensitivity (Definition, Testing & Treatment)

    Feb 21, 2024 · Contrast sensitivity refers to how well you can perceive objects against their backgrounds. It affects your ability to drive safely, read, and perform other tasks. Poor contrast sensitivity can lead to serious accidents. To improve contrast sensitivity, schedule an appointment with your optometrist.

  4. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › books › NBK580542Contrast Sensitivity - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

    Jun 11, 2023 · Contrast sensitivity (CS) is the ability to perceive sharp and clear outlines of very small objects. It is also defined as the ability to identify minute differences in the shadings and patterns. CS helps detect objects without a clear outline and distinguish them from their background contrast.

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  6. myvision.org › eyesight › contrast-sensitivityContrast Sensitivity: Meaning, Testing, and Treatment

    Mar 1, 2022 · Contrast sensitivity is your eyes’ ability to identify an object not clearly defined from its background. Learn how to test and improve your contrast sensitivity, and what factors affect it.

  7. www.allaboutvision.com › contrast-sensitivityContrast Sensitivity Testing - All About Vision

    Feb 27, 2019 · Contrast sensitivity is your ability to distinguish between different levels of light and dark. Learn how to test it, what it means for your vision and how to improve it.

  8. www.webmd.com › eye-health › contrast-sensitivityWhat Are Contrast Sensitivity Issues With Vision? - WebMD

    May 29, 2024 · Contrast sensitivity is the ability to tell the difference between two similar colors or shades of gray. It helps you recognize an object as being separate from the...

  9. www.sciencedirect.com › contrast-sensitivityContrast Sensitivity - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics

    Contrast sensitivity is a measure of how much a pattern must vary in contrast to be seen while visual acuity measures how big an object must be to be seen. Contrast sensitivity is increasingly recognized as an important factor influencing the quality of vision.

  10. www.nvisioncenters.com › education › contrastPelli-Robson Test and Contrast Sensitivity - NVISION Eye Centers

    Dec 12, 2022 · Contrast sensitivity, or CS, is the ability of your eyes to distinguish between the foreground and the background. When you have normal CS in your vision, you can recognize objects and details in low-light conditions, high-glare conditions or foggy situations.