ISO 8596:2017/Amd 1:2019
(Amendment)Ophthalmic optics - Visual acuity testing - Standard and clinical optotypes and their presentation - Amendment 1
Ophthalmic optics - Visual acuity testing - Standard and clinical optotypes and their presentation - Amendment 1
Optique ophtalmique — Mesure de l'acuité visuelle — Optotype normalisé et optotypes cliniques et leur présentation — Amendement 1
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 01-Dec-2019
- Technical Committee
- ISO/TC 172/SC 7 - Ophthalmic optics and instruments
- Drafting Committee
- ISO/TC 172/SC 7/WG 6 - Ophthalmic instruments and test methods
- Current Stage
- 6060 - International Standard published
- Start Date
- 02-Dec-2019
- Due Date
- 18-Nov-2019
- Completion Date
- 28-Nov-2019
Relations
- Effective Date
- 06-Jun-2022
- Effective Date
- 09-May-2020
Overview
ISO 8596:2017/Amd 1:2019 is an important amendment to the internationally recognized standard for ophthalmic optics, specifically addressing visual acuity testing methods. This standard defines requirements for standard and clinical optotypes and their presentation during visual acuity assessments. Developed under the ISO Technical Committee ISO/TC 172 (Optics and Photonics) and Subcommittee SC 7 (Optics and Ophthalmic Instruments), the amendment clarifies the calculation of visual acuity results using logMAR values to ensure consistency and accuracy in clinical and research settings.
Key Topics
- Visual Acuity Testing: The amendment refines procedures for measuring visual sharpness, a crucial parameter in eye examinations.
- Standardized Optotypes: It specifies the use of internationally recognized optotypes for assessing patient vision.
- Presentation Methods: Guidance is provided on how optotypes should be presented to patients to maintain testing reliability.
- logMAR Calculation: A key update involves the methodology for calculating visual acuity using the logMAR scale, emphasizing the subtraction of correctly identified optotypes from the top line’s logMAR value to determine final visual acuity.
- Clinical Relevance: The standardized optotypes and their presentation help ensure test repeatability across different clinical environments globally.
Applications
- Eye Care Professionals: Optometrists and ophthalmologists utilize this standard to perform consistent and reliable visual acuity tests during patient examinations.
- Vision Research: Researchers adopt the standardized optotypes for clinical trials and vision science studies to guarantee comparable measurements.
- Manufacturers of Ophthalmic Instruments: Device developers use the standard to design and validate visual acuity testing equipment compliant with international norms.
- Healthcare Institutions: Hospitals and clinics implement this standard for quality control in routine vision screenings and specialized ocular assessments.
- Regulatory Bodies: Authorities reference the standard for certifying ophthalmic devices and ensuring they meet established accuracy criteria.
Related Standards
- ISO 8597 – Ophthalmic optics standards associated with visual acuity testing.
- ISO 9334 – Standards covering ophthalmic visual acuity test charts.
- ISO/IEC Directives – Guidelines outlining procedures for developing and maintaining ISO standards.
- IEC Standards on Medical Devices – Complementary standards addressing electrical and electronic aspects of ophthalmic instruments.
- World Health Organization (WHO) Vision Standards – Frameworks related to global vision care and visual function measures.
Keywords: ISO 8596 amendment, ophthalmic optics, visual acuity testing standard, standard optotypes, clinical optotypes, logMAR visual acuity, vision test standard, ISO ophthalmic instruments, eye examination protocol, vision measurement consistency, international vision testing standard.
ISO 8596:2017/Amd 1:2019 - Ophthalmic optics — Visual acuity testing — Standard and clinical optotypes and their presentation — Amendment 1 Released:12/2/2019
ISO 8596:2017/Amd 1:2019 - Optique ophtalmique — Mesure de l'acuité visuelle — Optotype normalisé et optotypes cliniques et leur présentation — Amendement 1 Released:2/26/2020
Frequently Asked Questions
ISO 8596:2017/Amd 1:2019 is a standard published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Its full title is "Ophthalmic optics - Visual acuity testing - Standard and clinical optotypes and their presentation - Amendment 1". This standard covers: Ophthalmic optics - Visual acuity testing - Standard and clinical optotypes and their presentation - Amendment 1
Ophthalmic optics - Visual acuity testing - Standard and clinical optotypes and their presentation - Amendment 1
ISO 8596:2017/Amd 1:2019 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 11.040.70 - Ophthalmic equipment. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
ISO 8596:2017/Amd 1:2019 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to ISO 15540:2016, ISO 8596:2017. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 8596
Third edition
2017-11-30
AMENDMENT 1
2019-11
Ophthalmic optics — Visual acuity
testing — Standard and clinical
optotypes and their presentation
AMENDMENT 1
Optique ophtalmique — Mesure de l'acuité visuelle — Optotype
normalisé et optotypes cliniques et leur présentation
AMENDEMENT 1
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NORME ISO
INTERNATIONALE 8596
Troisième édition
2017-11
AMENDEMENT 1
2019-11
Optique ophtalmique — Mesure de
l'acuité visuelle — Optotype normalisé
et optotypes cliniques et leur
présentation
AMENDEMENT 1
Ophthalmic optics — Visual acuity testing — Standard and clinical
optotypes and their presentation
AMENDMENT 1
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