In the mid 90s, a team led by Professor David Thomson set about developing the software to exploit new developments in computer and display technology to provide eye care professionals with a powerful new set of tools for vision assessment in the consulting room.
Test Chart 2000 was launched in January 2000 and was the first Windows-based computerised test chart in the world. The program provided a cost-effective and extremely versatile alternative to conventional back-illuminated charts and projectors and the response from clinicians was immediate and enthusiastic.
Since then Test Chart 2000 has been installed in over 5000 consulting rooms including optometric practices, many major hospital eye departments, all of the University Optometry Departments in the UK and many overseas, Diabetic Screening Units, Occupational Health Departments and Research Laboratories.
The software has won a number of awards and many excellent reviews:
“The days of wall charts and projectors are numbered”
“Test Chart 2000 is the single most important development in clinical vision assessment in decades”
“Other systems have attempted to copy Test Chart 2000 but it is leagues ahead of the competition in terms of the range of tests and user friendliness”
The software runs on any PC running Windows XP or Vista. Simply install the software on your PC, mount a flat panel display on the wall, enter the screen viewing distance, perform a simple calibration and you have the Test Chart of your dreams!
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