Search for dissertations about: "foveal function"

Found 5 swedish dissertations containing the words foveal function.

  2. 1. The Rarebit fovea test : a new measure of visual function

    Author : Maria Nilsson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Rarebit Fovea Test; Rarebit Perimetry; foveal function; fixation; diabetes; cataract; binocular summation;

    Abstract : Visual acuity (VA) measurement by the use of letter charts is the most frequently used method for testing foveal function. However, since a decimal visual acuity of 1. READ MORE

  4. 2. Amblyopia in children : therapy and follow-up

    Author : Pia Agervi; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Amblyopia, the leading cause of unilateral visual impairment in children, is caused by inadequate stimulation of the visual system during the sensitive periods of visual development in childhood. Cataract, anisometropia and strabismus are well-known causes of amblyopia. READ MORE

  5. 3. Age-related maculopathy and macular degeneration : New diagnostic and therapeutic procedures

    Author : Christina Frennesson; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

    Abstract : Age-related maculopathy (ARM) may progress into age-related macular degeneration (AMD), which is often disastrous to near vision and reading. Currently used treatment is generally not successful in a long-term perspective. Therefore, searching for an early detection of functional disturbances as well as for prophylactic treatment appears important. READ MORE

  6. 4. Investigations or perimetry and gaze-stability in healthy and deceased retina

    Author : Fredrik Källmark; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Microperimetry; fixation gaze pattern; scanning laser ophthalmoscope; visual field; scotoma; eclipse retinopathy.;

    Abstract : Our visual world is composed of images of colours, textures, edges and contrasts. In addition, these images may be moving or flickering. The goal of visual testing is to quantify these functions. READ MORE

  7. 5. Ulnar fractures and ligament injuries of the wrist

    Author : Maria Moloney; Lars Adolfsson; Simon Farnebo; Niels Schep; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Ulna; Fracture; Wrist; PRWE; Classification;

    Abstract : Falling over on an outstretched hand with the wrist extended is a common accident that can cause a multitude of injuries in the wrist. Research has mainly focused on distal radius fractures while injuries of the distal ulna and adjacent ligaments have taken a back seat. READ MORE