| Standard Number | BS EN ISO 8596:2009 |
| Title | Ophthalmic optics. Visual acuity testing. Standard optotype and its presentation |
| Status | Current |
| Publication Date | 31 July 2009 |
| Cross References | ISO 3:1973, BS 4274-1 |
| Replaces | BS EN ISO 8596:1996, BS 4274-2:1996, Replaces the dual numbered standard BS EN ISO 8596:1996 BS 4274-2:1996. |
| International Relationships | EN ISO 8596:2009 Identical, ISO 8596:2009 Identical |
| Descriptors | Ophthalmic test equipment, Ophthalmic equipment, Ophthalmology, Optical instruments, Optical measurement, Visual perception, Grades (quality), Testing conditions, Luminance, Dimensions, Standard measures, Size, Angles (geometry) |
| ICS | 11.040.70 (Ophthalmic equipment)
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| Title in French | Optique ophtalmique. Essai d'acuité visuelle. Optotype normalisé et sa présentation |
| Title in German | Augenoptik. Sehschärfeprüfung. Das Normsehzeichen und seine Darbietung |
| Committee | CH/172/6 |
| ISBN | 978 0 580 65275 2 |
| Publisher | BSI |
| Format | A4 |
| Delivery | YES |
| Pages | 12 |
| File Size | 1.16 MB |
| Price | £ 82.00 |