The importance of assessing infant visual function is indicated by recent demonstrations that early visual experience in part determines the eventual state of adult visual function. It is argued that the contrast sensitivity function (CSF) could be a valuable index in the assessment of infant vision because it provides information concerning several aspects of vision. CSF's were measured in 1-,...

Contrast sensitivity has been identified as a significant index of visual function, and as an indicator of visual disorders. The Arden test of contrast sensitivity has been recognized as a simple and easily administered technique for measurement of this process. However, the customary method of administration of this test involves manual manipulation and considerable individual subjectivity. Th...