Abstract
The utility of the Melbourne Edge Test (MET) in optometric practice was evaluated by screening 293 consecutive patients who presented for routine eye examination. The MET identified ocular abnormalities in 37 eyes. Of these, 36 also manifested a reduction of visual acuity. The incidence of “false positives” was 1.0%. The MET test failed to detect ocular abnormalities revealed by conventional examination techniques in 29 eyes (4.9%), of which 28 exhibited Snellen acuity losses.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 925-928 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Optometry and Vision Science |
Volume | 64 |
Issue number | 12 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 1987 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Contrast sensitivity
- Melbourne edge test
- Ocular pathology
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Ophthalmology
- Optometry