ISO 8596:2009 PDF
Ophthalmic optics — Visual acuity testing — Standard optotype and its presentation
Ophthalmic optics — Visual acuity testing — Standard optotype and its presentation
- Document status:
- Withdrawn
- Format:
- Electronic (PDF)
- Number of pages:
- 5
- Publication date:
- June 24, 2009
- Edition:
- ISO IS 8596 edition 2 version 1
- ICS:
- 11.040.70
ISO 8596:2009 specifies a range of Landolt ring optotypes and describes a method for measuring distance visual acuity under daylight conditions for the purposes of certification or licensing. It is neither intended as a standard for clinical measurements nor for the certification of blindness or partial sight.
Technical details
- Technical committee
- ISO/TC 172/SC 7 - Ophthalmic optics and instruments
- SKU
- ISO 8596:2009


