CONTRAST SENSITIVITY
\kˈɒntɹast sˌɛnsɪtˈɪvɪti], \kˈɒntɹast sˌɛnsɪtˈɪvɪti], \k_ˈɒ_n_t_ɹ_a_s_t s_ˌɛ_n_s_ɪ_t_ˈɪ_v_ɪ_t_i]\
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The ability to detect sharp boundaries (stimuli) and to detect slight changes in luminance at regions without distinct contours. Psychophysical measurements of this visual function are used to evaluate visual acuity and to detect eye disease.
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