Synopses & Reviews
Much has been discovered in recent years about the way our visual system copes with very low light levels, and this detailed up-to-date book describes the light and dark adaptation of receptoral and post-receptoral mechanisms from a number of perspectives. The authors emphasize the importance of the study of achromatosia, a rare congenital condition in which the visual mechanisms that mediate day vision are absent while those that mediate night vision remain intact, in isolating those parts of the visual apparatus that are normally associated with night vision. In addition, there is a comprehensive review of ocular conditions that involve a loss of night vision. The final section of the book discusses various types of nightviewing instruments presently available, against the backdrop of what limits night vision in normal observers. Contributions from many of the world's leading experts in vision research makes this unique volume essential reading for all those interested in vision, including opthamologists, optometrists, neurologists, physiologists and psychologists.
Review
"This is a good book, and I recommend it to those who wish to survey the field of night vision..." Brian Timney, Physiology Canada/Physiologie Canada
Synopsis
This detailed 1990 book describes the light and dark adaptation of receptoral and post-receptoral mechanisms from a number of perspectives.
Table of Contents
Part I. Normal Vision Sensitivity: 1. Rod vision R. F. Hess; 2. Light adaptation of the rods L. T. Sharpe; 3. Physiological mechanisms of visual adaptation M. K. Powers, D. G. Green and J. G. Robson; 4. Absolute sensitivity W. Makous; 5. Dark adaptation: a re-examination T. D. Lamb; 6. Invertebrate vision at low luminances S. B. Laughlin; Part II. Achromatopsia: 7. Total colour blindness: an introduction L. T. Sharpe and K. Nordby; 8. Vision in a complete achromat: a personal account K. Nordby; 9. Clinical aspects of achromatopsia E. Hansen; 10. The photreceptors in the achromat L. T. Sharpe and K. Nordby; 11. Post receptoral sensitivity of the achromat R. F. Hess; Part III. Clinical and Applied: 12. The loss of night vision: clinical manifestations in man and animals H. Ripps and G. A. Fishman; 13. Aided vision at low luminances A. Van Meeteren.