Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Contrast Sensitivity

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.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

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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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Visual Contrast Sensitivity
  • Sensitivity, Contrast
  • Sensitivity, Visual Contrast

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Aspects Covered

5 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings drug effects, genetics, immunology, physiology, radiation effects.

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History Note

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Previous Indexing

  • Form Perception (1969-1988)
  • Sensory Thresholds (1979-1988)
  • Visual Acuity (1972-1988)
  • Visual Perception (1972-1988)

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  2. F02w.463w.593w.778.435w.110
  3. F02w.463w.593w.932w.281
  4. F02w.463w.593w.932w.901w.500
  5. G14.940w.500

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Contrast Sensitivity. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D015350. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D015350
  2. Contrast Sensitivity. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1670176