| Dictionary, Encyclopedia and Thesaurus - The Free Dictionary 1,803,085,983 visitors served. |
|
Dictionary/ thesaurus | Medical dictionary | Legal dictionary | Financial dictionary | Acronyms | Idioms | Encyclopedia | Wikipedia encyclopedia | ? |
contrast sensitivity |
Also found in: Medical, Wikipedia | 0.06 sec. |
|
How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
|
| ? Mentioned in | ? References in periodicals archive | |
|---|---|---|
Those with dementia possess Contrast Sensitivity Deficit (see sidebar, page 12), meaning they have a harder time perceiving differences in foreground and background when the two have similar color or contrast. Edge contrast sensitivity is assessed using the Melbourne Edge Test. Visual acuity, depth perception, contrast sensitivity, and peripheral vision decline with age and these changes reduce or alter the environmental data your brain uses to maintain balance. |
| Encyclopedia |
| Free Tools: |
For surfers:
Free toolbar & extensions |
Word of the Day |
Help
For webmasters: Free content | Linking | Lookup box | Double-click lookup | Partner with us |
|---|