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Unilateral ocular malingering – a new test for the assessment of visual acuity.

Authors :
Tonagel, Felix
Kelbsch, Carina
Kernstock, Christoph
Source :
Acta Ophthalmologica (1755375X). Sep2019, Vol. 97 Issue 6, pe949-e951. 3p.
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

The article offers information on the Unilateral ocular malingering is a phenomenon that every ophthalmologist encounters regularly in his clinical practice. It mentions the lack of multiple charts with different letter sizes makes it impossible to determine the genuine visual acuity; and also mentions the downside of test setting is the possible discovery of the separation of the stimuli of both eyes via closing one eye during the test.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1755375X
Volume :
97
Issue :
6
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Acta Ophthalmologica (1755375X)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
137967226
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/aos.14015