| A Novel Method for Hyperacuity Measurement. |
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Jin Ha Kim, Key Hwan Lim, Yun Taek Kim |
1Department of Ophthalmology, Ewha Womans University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
2Cheonan Kim's Eye Clinic, Cheonan, Korea. jjongofhim@hanmail.com |
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김진하1 · 임기환1 · 김윤택2 |
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이화여자대학교 의과대학 안과학교실1, 천안김안과2 |
Correspondence:
Yun Taek Kim,
Email: jjongofhim@hanmail.com
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Received: 2 September 2019 • Revised: 24 October 2019 • Accepted: 17 January 2020 |
| Abstract |
PURPOSE
We developed a novel method for measurement of hyperacuity and verified the utility thereof. METHODS: We developed a three-dimensional (3D) hyperacuity test using a 3D liquid crystal flat screen, a left- and right-image polarized display, and liquid crystal shutter glasses. We tested the technique in three groups: normal (n = 48), with cataracts (n = 14), and with macular disease (n = 35). We used a chart consisting of five dots and a reference line. Of the five dots, one was variably shifted from the other dots. A chart was presented to one eye and the reference line or blank image to the other eye; a subject scored positive when the dot in the unusual position was recognized. RESULTS: Hyperacuity was measured in terms of the reference line seen by the reference eye (RR), a blank image seen by the reference eye (RB), the reference line seen by the contralateral eye (CR), and a blank image seen by the contralateral eye (CB). All test scores were significantly lower when the reference line was seen than not (RR vs. RB and CR vs. CB; p < 0.01, respectively). For the RR and CR tests, no significant difference was apparent between the normal and cataracts group (p = 0.553, p = 0.494) but such differences were evident between the normal and macular disease groups (p = 0.028, p = 0.002). Also, visualization of the reference line by the reference and contralateral eyes did not differ (p > 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: Measurement of hyperacuity using our new method was not affected by media opacity but was significantly affected by macular disease. Presentation of a reference line facilitated hyperacuity assessment. |
| Key Words:
Hyperacuity;Vernier acuity;3-Dimensional hyperacuity test |
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