The dioptron II's validity and reliability as a function of its three accuracy indices

Ophthalmic Physiol Opt. 1982;2(1):57-74. doi: 10.1016/0275-5408(82)90048-5.

Abstract

Confidence factor, missed scans and relation junction were confirmed as indices of the Dioptron II's validity. Consequently, a classification of the instrument's measurements was recommended. This gave three classes of finding, first, second and third, and it was subsequently verified that instrument test - retest reliability also related to class of result. Repetition of measurements which were not first-class improved instrument validity but only to a limited degree. The link between confidence factor, and astigmatism and cylinder angle discovered with the Dioptron I was corroborated with this version.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Computers
  • Humans
  • Ophthalmology / instrumentation*
  • Ophthalmoscopy
  • Optometry / instrumentation*
  • Refraction, Ocular*
  • Refractive Errors / diagnosis*