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Evaluation of Tablet-Based Tests of Visual Acuity and Contrast Sensitivity in Older Adults

Varshini Varadaraja Department of Ophthalmology, Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute, Baltimore, MD, USAORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-2060-1316View further author information
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Lama Assia Department of Ophthalmology, Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute, Baltimore, MD, USAView further author information
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Prateek Gajwania Department of Ophthalmology, Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute, Baltimore, MD, USAView further author information
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Madison Wahla Department of Ophthalmology, Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute, Baltimore, MD, USAView further author information
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Jenina Davida Department of Ophthalmology, Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute, Baltimore, MD, USAView further author information
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Bonnielin K. Swenora Department of Ophthalmology, Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute, Baltimore, MD, USAORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-6044-0951View further author information
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Joshua R. Ehrlichb Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Center for Eye Policy and Innovation University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA;c Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USACorrespondence[email protected]
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Pages 293-300 | Received 15 Jul 2020, Accepted 29 Oct 2020, Published online: 13 Nov 2020

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