Contrast Sensitivity

Dr. Mark Roark is the founder of Allisonville Eye Care Center in Fishers, Indiana and has a special interest in ocular nutrition. He has a special interest in ocular nutrition and has lectured frequently to other Eye Care Professionals, both nationally and internationally, on the important role of macular nutrition in reducing the risk of ocular disease and enhancing visual performance, especially contrast sensitivity. Dr. Roark was honored to speak at the 2018 Brain and Ocular Nutrition Conference at Cambridge University and recently co-authored a peer-reviewed article published in a special edition of the Molecular Nutrition and Food Research journal on “Nutrition for the Eye and Brain”. We discuss the WHY behind adding contrast sensitivity testing to your practice and how it is helpful in diagnising and managing a wide range of conditions that affect vision. Check out the links below to references addressed during the conversation.

Dr. Roark can be reached at markroark.od@gmail.com Resrouces

1) Complete This Form to receive the laminated 2-sided Contrast Sensitivity Guide from MacuHealth

2) Visual Performance in the “Real World”: Contrast Sensitivity, Visual Acuity, and Effects of Macular Carotenoids 

3) Optimizing Real-World Visual Performance Why Contrast Sensitivity Testing & Nutritional Counseling are Essential in Primary Eye Care