The Psychophysical Measurement of Visual Function - Rilegato

Bailey James E.

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ISBN 10: 0750699353 ISBN 13: 9780750699358

Casa editrice: Butterworth-Heinemann Medical, 2000

Riassunto

This easy-to-follow book presents the fundamentals of how to measure vision and visual function. It offers a solid understanding of the neural basis of vision where it is known or can be deduced.

• Each chapter features an overview summarizing the chapter, declarative headings throughout for instant review, study guide questions, and a glossary.
• Explanations of the neural mechanisms underlying visual function help readers understand how vision is measured.
• It details the scientific basis of how visual function is measured and applies laboratory measurement to clinical procedures.

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L'autore

Dr. Bailey is a past recipient of the Garland W. Clay Award, given by the American Academy of Optometry (1985). He has also served as reviewer for the following journals: Optometry and Vision Science, Journal of the Optical Society of America, Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Journal of the American Optometric Association, and Optical Engineering.

Contenuti

1. Principles of Psychophysical Measurement
2. Absolute Threshold
3. Intensity Discrimination
4. Adaptation to Light and Dark
5. Spatial Acuity
6. Spatial Vision
7. Temporal Factors in Vision
8. Color Vision
9. Post-natal Human Vision Development
10. The Aging Visual System

Appendix: Measuring Light

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Butterworth-Heinemann Medical
• Data di pubblicazione: 2000
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0750699353
• ISBN 13: 9780750699358
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 361
• Redattore: Norton Thomas T. Ph.D., Corliss David A., Bailey James E.
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile