Recognition versus resolution: A comparison of visual acuity results using two alternative test chart optotype

Journal of Optometry

Volumn 1, Issue 2, 2008, Pages 65-70

  Pointer, Jonathan S ^a  

^a Optometric Research   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Landolt broken ring; Optotype; Recognition; Resolution; Visual acuity

Indexed keywords

EID: 79952669252     PISSN: 18884296     EISSN: 19891342     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3921/joptom.2008.65     Document Type: Article

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