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Mechanisms of Visual Loss in Corneal Edema
Leo G. Carney, PhD;
Robert J. Jacobs, PhD
Arch Ophthalmol. 1984;102(7):1068-1071.
Abstract
Although visual disability from corneal edema is a well-recognized clinical finding, it is not easily confirmed by routine visual assessment. A more reliable assessment of visual changes resulting from corneal edema of varying origins is achieved by measurement of changes in the contrast sensitivity function. The measurements can be sensitized by the presence of a glare source to allow a more accurate determination of the nature of the visual loss. Even in the absence of a measurable loss of visual acuity, corneal edema leads to diminished visual function. The magnitude and type of this loss is dependent on the origin of the edema and the site of the corneal response.
Author Affiliations
From the Department of Optometry, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia.
Footnotes
Accepted for publication Nov 9, 1983.
Reprint requests to Department of Optometry, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria 3052, Australia (Dr Carney).
This work was supported in part by a grant from the National Cornea and Contact Lens Research Fund of Australia.
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