Friday, April 15, 2011

New study on dynamic visual acuity method opened by VPI


The Vision Performance Institute recently opened a new study for participant enrollment. The Dyops™ 2 study follows up an earlier study (Dyops™ 1) exploring the effectiveness of a new method of measuring visual acuity, developed by Allan Hytowitz in conjunction with the VPI. Dyops™ (short for "dynamic optotype") is a computer-based recognition acuity system that is unique in using motion (the segmented ring rotates) detection in the acuity measurement. 


Results from earlier studies indicate that the novel Dyops™ acuity system may offer a more accurate determination of acuity threshold than some conventional methods of measuring visual acuity. In addition, the Dyops™ system has the distinct advantage of avoiding language and educational barriers; the individual being tested needs only to identify whether or not the ring is moving - a helpful tool in increasingly culturally diverse clinical, school, and hospital settings.


If you are interested in learning more about the Dyops™ acuity system, please visit www.dyop.org.

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