Contrast Sensitivity
"Contrast Sensitivity" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
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.
| Descriptor ID |
D015350
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| MeSH Number(s) |
E01.370.380.850.950.500 F02.463.593.778.435.110 F02.463.593.932.281 F02.463.593.932.901.500 G14.940.500
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| Concept/Terms |
Contrast Sensitivity- Contrast Sensitivity
- Sensitivity, Contrast
- Visual Contrast Sensitivity
- Sensitivity, Visual Contrast
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