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ISO 8596:2017

Ophthalmic optics — Visual acuity testing — Standard and clinical optotypes and their presentation ISO 8596:2017

Publication date:   Nov 28, 2017

General information

90.93 Standard confirmed   Mar 27, 2023

ISO

ISO/TC 172/SC 7 Ophthalmic optics and instruments

International Standard

11.040.70   Ophthalmic equipment

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Scope

ISO 8596:2017 specifies a range of Landolt ring optotypes and describes a method for measuring distance visual acuity under photopic conditions for the purposes of certification or licensing.
ISO 8596:2017 is neither intended as a standard for clinical measurements nor for the certification of blindness or partial sight.
Other optotypes used for clinical investigations are described in Annex A for information.

Life cycle

PREVIOUSLY

WITHDRAWN
ISO 8596:2009

NOW

PUBLISHED
ISO 8596:2017
90.93 Standard confirmed
Mar 27, 2023

CORRIGENDA / AMENDMENTS

PUBLISHED
ISO 8596:2017/Amd 1:2019