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ISO 8596:2009

Withdrawn

Withdrawn

A Withdrawn Standard is one, which is removed from sale, and its unique number can no longer be used. The Standard can be withdrawn and not replaced, or it can be withdrawn and replaced by a Standard with a different number.

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Ophthalmic optics — Visual acuity testing — Standard optotype and its presentation

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF 1 User , PDF 3 Users , PDF 5 Users , PDF 9 Users

Language(s)

English, French

Published date

24-06-2009

Withdrawn date

09-04-2025

Superseded by

ISO 8596:2017

$142.98
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Summarise this standard

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.

Committee
ISO/TC 172/SC 7
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
5
PublisherName
International Organization for Standardization
Status
Withdrawn
SupersededBy
Supersedes

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A newer version of this standard is available.

$142.98
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