'Twinkle After Effect' Can Help Retinal Patients Detect Vision Loss Quickly And Cheaply (Science Dai

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'Twinkle After Effect' Can Help Retinal Patients Detect Vision Loss Quickly And Cheaply (Science Daily)

Published: Fri, 26 Oct 2007 14:07:18 GMT

Scientists have discovered a simple and inexpensive way for patients with retinal and other eye disease to keep track of changes in their vision loss. They demonstrate that a compelling visual illusion known as the induced twinkle after-effect can accurately identify the location and breadth of actual blind spots in people with retinal disease.

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