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Riddering, Anne T. – Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 2008
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of vision loss in Americans aged 60 and older. The loss of central vision from AMD can decrease visual acuity, contrast sensitivity, glare sensitivity, color discrimination, and the ability to adapt to changes in lighting conditions. Older adults with vision loss often have other chronic,…
Descriptors: Visual Impairments, Older Adults, Visual Acuity, Partial Vision
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Smith, Gregory D.; Nunan, Elizabeth; Walker, Claire; Kushel, Dan – Journal of Chemical Education, 2009
Imaging of artwork is an important aspect of art conservation, technical art history, and art authentication. Many forms of near-infrared (NIR) imaging are used by conservators, archaeologists, forensic scientists, and technical art historians to examine the underdrawings of paintings, to detect damages and restorations, to enhance faded or…
Descriptors: Art Products, Preservation, Art History, Chemistry