A Study of Optical Edge Enhancement with Incoherent Light and Electronic Edge Enhancement as a Possible Visual Prothesis for Multiple Sclerosis Patients.

Abstract

The purpose of this investigation is to study the effects of multiple sclerosis on the human visual system and perform a preliminary analysis for a possible prosthetic device. Optical and electronic edge enhancement were studied as a possible solution for blurred vision due to demyelination of the optic nerve. A theoretical study was undertaken for optical edge enhancement with incoherent light. An experimental approach, however, was used with electronic edge enhancement. Multiple sclerosis subjects were tested along with a controlled group for visual acuity improvement. It is hoped this work will stimulate others into applying their knowledgeable fields of interest towards possible prosthesis development. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1972
Accession Number
AD0746004

Entities

People

  • David P. Payne

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Medical Equipment And Supplies
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Optic Nerve
  • Prostheses And Implants
  • Prosthesis Fitting
  • Prosthetics
  • Sclerosis
  • Therapy
  • Visual Acuity

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Medical Imaging.
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Vision Science/Vision Psychology/Cognitive Neuroscience.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Microelectronics - Graphene