Characteristics of the pupillary light reflex in the macaque monkey: metrics. The infantile malignant form is due to a mutation in the human GL (grey-lethal) gene and failure to form osteoclasts resulting in early demise within 3-4 weeks of birth.33 Viable forms of osteopetrosis are characterized by increased bone density with narrowing of the internal lumen, resulting in compression of the optic and auditory nerves and pancytopenia. Nystagmus Diagnosis When nystagmus is a new symptom Spontaneous and induced nystagmus, and "lightning" eye movements. WebPendular nystagmus can result from brain diseases such as multiple sclerosis, but can be a congenital problem as well. [23], When nystagmus occurs without fulfilling its normal function, it is pathologic (deviating from the healthy or normal condition). II. It is helpful to routinely coordinate the ERG with an OCT in order to learn more about the anatomical architecture of the retina and to help guide genetic testing. Acquired nystagmus can sometimes be corrected once the underlying condition is addressed. If the nystagmus changes direction, theres a skew, or the head impulse test is negative, you might be dealing with a central disorder such as a stroke, and the patient will require imaging, said Dr. Galetta. And if any central symptoms or signs are elicited, then imaging should always be done, added Dr. Gold. Theyll test your vision, examine the inside of your eyes and ask about your symptoms. Other drugs found to be effective against nystagmus in some patients include memantine,[30] levetiracetam, 3,4-diaminopyridine (available in the US to eligible patients with downbeat nystagmus at no cost under an expanded access program[31][32]), 4-aminopyridine, and acetazolamide. One is Oguchis disease, in which the fundus has a metallic sheen which diminishes after prolonged dark adaptation. Osteopetrosis is characterized by a mutation of an endosomal chloride channel.36 Reduced activity of this chloride channel results in a deficiency of the HCL and proteases needed to resorb bone, resulting in increased skeletal mass. The remaining half generated targeted saccades that were either hypometric or hypermetric. stroke in older adults. Good WV, Koch TS, Jan JE. Inheritance is autosomal recessive or X-linked. Owing to the wide variation in skin and hair pigmentation across racial and ethnic groups, the clinical diagnosis is most consistently confirmed on the basis of the ocular findings. Horizontal optokinetic nystagmus in response to gratings drifted at velocities of 15, 30, and 45 degrees/s were uniformly reduced. Additional findings include glomerulopathy, hemolytic uremia syndrome, and megaloblastic anemia and other pancytopenias. Some patients can see clearly, while others may experience Disorders of the vestibular end organ and the central vestibular pathways are underappreciated causes of nystagmus in childhood. Autosomal dominant optic atrophy: a spectrum of disability. WebPeriorbital pain or pain on eye movements may be indicative of inflammatory causes. A novel mutation of this gene includes fundus hypopigmentation, foveal hypoplasia, and a protan color defect. Localization of vestibular deficits is aided by the assessment of conjugate eye movements because they share neural structures that generate or calibrate slow and fast eye movements. The observation of a PLR in the absence of rod and cone function,12 or following extinction of the illuminant, suggested there is an additional pupillary pathway. Annular deficiency of the central iris, along with corneal pannus, abnormalities of the iridocorneal angle, and propensity to develop glaucoma distinguish aniridia from other forms of macular hypoplasia. Nystagmus can be continuous or paroxysmal, or evoked by certain maneuvers such as specific gaze or head positions. Arrested development: high-resolution imaging of foveal morphology in albinism. The majority present during the first decade of life, but a subset of patients present in infancy (<10%) without CNS disease and with a normal MRI.28-29 Fundus examination of both parents often reveals subtle optic atrophy in the affected carrier. Detection of a relative afferent pupillary defect provides objective evidence of better visual potential in the eye that is responsive to light. Nystagmus can be caused by subsequent foveation of moving objects, pathology, sustained rotation or substance use. The large number of potentially defective proteins predisposes affected individuals to multisystem disease with multiple phenotypes. Hydrocephalus is a common CNS abnormality with frequent onset prenatally or in infancy. [38][39] Benefits of acupuncture for treatment of nystagmus include a reduction in frequency and decreased slow phase velocities, which led to an increase in foveation duration periods both during and after treatment. Other causes of toxicity that may result in nystagmus include: Nystagmus is highly noticeable but rarely recognized. Theyll also check for other eye problems that might be related to nystagmus, including strabismus, cataracts or issues with the retina or optic nerve. These disorders are characterized by early onset, mental retardation, minor facial dysmorphism, retinitis pigmentosa, sensorineural hearing deficit, hepatomegaly, osteoporosis, failure to thrive, and hypocholesterolemia with potential life expectancy to second or third decade. Congenital nystagmus has long been viewed as untreatable, but medications have been discovered that show promise in some patients. Asymmetric optic nerve involvement should be distinguished from unilateral disease. The remaining 30% of cases are secondary to extraventricular obstruction. Peroxisomes are membrane-bound organelles that catalyze the biosynthesis of plasmalogens and bile acids, and - and -oxidation of long-chain fatty acids and related compounds. [42][43] However, the validity of the horizontal gaze nystagmus test for use as a field sobriety test for persons with a blood alcohol level between 0.04 and 0.08[clarification needed] is supported by peer reviewed studies and has been found to be a more accurate indication of blood alcohol content than other standard field sobriety tests.[44]. Infants with INS, reduced visual acuity, and normal fundi are likely to have LCA, cone dysfunction syndrome, or cone-rod dystrophy. The presence of paradoxical pupillary responses has been reported in infants with congenital stationary night blindness and achromatopsia.15-17. Congenital bilateral optic atrophy is associated with INS. Congenital disorders of the vestibular organ are associated with nystagmus. Diagnostic criteria in dominantly inherited juvenile optic atrophy: a report of three new families. The cause of pathological nystagmus may be congenital, idiopathic, or secondary to a pre-existing neurological disorder. Ocular manifestations are related to CNS disease (cortical visual impairment) and/or progressive retinal degeneration. Jerk nystagmus has a slow phase in on Treatment consists of learning strategies to compensate for the impaired system. Joubert syndrome (JS) is a genetic disorder in which INS (horizontal, pendular nystagmus) is frequently present. Behr C. Die komplizierte, hereditr-familire Optikusatrophie des Kindesalters: ein bisher nicht beschriebener Symptomkompleks. The third thing that may cause nystagmus is a problem in the brain. Patients with gaze position differences often adopt a compensatory head turn to align the target at this eccentric gaze position where retinal slip is minimized and visual acuity is optimized. In: Scriver CR, Sly WS, Beaudet AL, eds. Of 1,196 patients whose abnormal electronystagmographic (ENG) traces were reviewed, 46 (3.8 per cent) showed DCPN. Our providers specialize in head and neck surgery and oncology; facial plastic and reconstructive surgery; comprehensive otolaryngology; laryngology; otology, neurotology and lateral skull base disorders; pediatric otolaryngology; rhinology, sinus and skull base surgery; surgical sleep; dentistry and oral and maxillofacial surgery; and allied hearing, speech and balance services. The condition can be managed with glasses or contact lenses or rarely, surgery. This movement is unpredictable and may cause your eyes to move slowly, then quickly, and then slowly again. Review of the perinatal history and age at achievement of relevant physical and motor milestones is important. Gills JP Jr, Wadsworth JA. Therefore, the presence of INS indicates there is bilateral involvement despite apparent partial or total sparing of the macula. As a result, nystagmus symptoms may be reduced. Osteopetrosis is a rare cause of optic atrophy with severe progressive visual loss and INS that is easily overlooked. 2. Some medications can reduce nystagmus symptoms in adults, such as gabapentin (antiseizure), baclofen (muscle relaxant) and onabotulinumtoxina (Botox). Complete SNB is characterized by a normal a-wave and a reduced or absent b-wave under scotopic conditions, but a near-normal b-wave in response to a bright flash or a flash flickering at 30 Hz under photopic conditions. Nystagmus may be passed down from your parents, or it may be caused by another health issue. Nystagmus causes and risk factors include: Retina or optic nerve disorders. Underdeveloped control over eye movements. Inner ear conditions, such as Menieres disease. Stroke. Head trauma. Diseases of the central nervous system. Albinism (lack of pigmentation in the skin). Multiple sclerosis (MS). Certain medications, such as antiseizure drugs. Transparency of the cornea, lens, and ocular media is another relevant feature of the ocular examination. The variable presence of chorioretinal colobomas, congenital heart disease, choanal atresia, developmental delay, and ear abnormalities prompts consideration of the CHARGE association. Nystagmus is not to be confused with other superficially similar-appearing disorders of eye movements (saccadic oscillations) such as opsoclonus or ocular flutter that are composed purely of fast-phase (saccadic) eye movements, while nystagmus is characterized by the combination of a smooth pursuit, which usually acts to take the eye off the point of focus, interspersed with the saccadic movement that serves to bring the eye back on target. Types of early-onset nystagmus include the following, along with some of their causes: X-linked infantile nystagmus is associated with mutations of the gene FRMD7, which is located on the X chromosome. Borderline ONH is associated with mild macular hypoplasia confirmed by OCT. Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA) is a generic term used to describe a heterogeneous group of retinal dystrophies that are present at birth. Early onset disease is characterized by hypotonia, developmental delay microcephaly, seizures, and MRI abnormalities (hydrocephalus, white matter edema and attenuation, and progressive cerebral atrophy). The pretectal syndrome in monkeys. Underlying choroidal vessels can be directly visualized. [33] Several therapeutic approaches, such as contact lenses,[34] drugs, surgery, and low vision rehabilitation have also been proposed. WebCause: This condition is caused by a change in the genetic material (DNA). The simplest one is the caloric reflex test, in which one ear canal is irrigated with warm or cold water or air. Smooth-pursuit could not be elicited or gains were variably reduced. CSNB1A is caused by mutations of NYX, TRPM1 (transient receptor potential cation channel), and GRM6 encoding metabotropic glutamate receptor 6. Stark KL, Gibson JB, Hertle RW, Brodsky MC. All conditions constituted by acute dizziness (with or without audiological symptoms), associated with nausea and/or vomiting, enduring a day or more, are included in the term acute vestibular syndrome [5,6].Potential causes range from benign to deadly, Therefore, it is important to keep in mind that the nystagmus may be a manifestation of the underlying CNS or vestibular abnormality. Farmer J, Hoyt CS. The diagnosis is confirmed by genetic testing. Examination under anesthesia, combined with OCT imaging and ERG testing, may be needed to establish the diagnosis and to assess visual potential. Therefore, hypopigmentation of skin, hair, and eye and specific components of the eye examination provide information that distinguishes albinism. GEN is distinguished from INS by its minimal amplitude in primary gaze and larger, direction-changing amplitude of the slow phase in lateral gazes. The most common type is autosomal dominant optic atrophy, type 1 (OPA1). Furthermore, Weiss and colleagues documented that smooth pursuit, saccadic, optokinetic, and vestibulo-ocular reflex eye movements were conjugate and scaled with the direction and magnitude of the target step, target velocity, or chair rotational velocity. [35], Surgical treatment of congenital nystagmus is aimed at improving head posture, simulating artificial divergence, or weakening the horizontal recti muscles. Therefore, the presence of INS prior to or following bilateral cataract surgery should prompt evaluation of the macula. These medications aren't used in children with nystagmus. The nystagmus can be provoked by change in head position or angular rotation of the child around an earth-vertical axis while wearing Fresnel or high hyperopic lenses to blur vision. Symptoms of nystagmus include: Uncontrolled eye movement. The majority of these infants have already had a neurological examination and neuroimaging studies to exclude mass lesions, hydrocephalus, CNS malformations, and metabolic and white-matter diseases. The presence of INS indicates there is bilateral involvement, whereas unilateral disease can be associated with fusion maldevelopment nystagmus owing to the loss of binocular input. Following early removal of bilateral congenital cataracts, the failure to recover normal visual acuity and the persistence of nystagmus should prompt evaluation for macular hypoplasia. The following discussion primarily focuses on those sensory disorders in which the relevant clinical features are more subtle and diagnostic testing provides crucial information. a right-beating nystagmus is characterized by a rightward-moving quick phase, and a left-beating nystagmus by a leftward-moving quick phase). First, the loss of melanin pigmentation within the RPE allows for direct visualization of the underlying choroidal vessels (Figure 2) Secondly, the macula appears to be underdeveloped, owing to the persistence of the inner retinal layers and to abnormal presence of retinal vessels in the normally avascular zone. The potential impact of opacities of the cornea and lens is based on their bilateral presence, overall size, and severity. 1 Definition. Nystagmus is an involuntary to-and-fro oscillation of the eyes. Nystagmus may be congenital or acquired, and the movements may affect both eyes (bilateral) or just one eye (unilateral). Bilateral nystagmus may be conjugate, which means that both eyes have identical movements, or dissociated, which implies separate movements. The physiological basis for stable gaze holding is established early in visual development, presumably initiated by direction selective ganglion cells (dsGC), which represent the major output of the retina.21-24 The retinofugal axons of dsGC corresponding to the fovea and extrafoveal retina then stream within the optic nerves to the lateral geniculate nucleus or to pre-tectal nuclei within the accessory optic system. In many cases it may result in reduced or limited vision. Sensory defects associated with INS in which an ophthalmologic exam can reveal the underlying sensory defect. Previous studies have shown that approximately 90% of INS occurs in association with a visual sensory disorder of the eye that is either anatomical or functional.1-3 The remaining group of infants has either an underlying metabolic or neurological disorder, a central nervous system (CNS) malformation of the cerebellum and brainstem, hydrocephalus, or an underlying neuroblastoma. Pupillary constriction to darkness. While laser eye surgery doesnt cure nystagmus, it improves your vision. Acquired nystagmus causes Acquired nystagmus describes symptoms that appear as early as six months of age, or any time after that. Infants are presented with a rectangular gray card on which there is a grating embedded on one side that is matched in mean luminance to the gray background (Figure 1). The types of retinal ganglion cells: current status and implications for neuronal classification. Humans have two B12-dependent enzymes; methionine synthase, which methylates homocysteine to form methionine, and methylmalonic acid mutase, which converts methylmalonyl-CoA to succinyl-CoA. In addition to optic atrophy, these patients had extrapyramidal movements, particularly chorea, progressive spasticity in half of the patients, and elevated urinary levels of methyl glutaconic acid.31-32 Costeff syndrome was originally attributed to two recessive mutations in the 2-exon gene OPA3.33 A novel third OPA3 gene that encodes 2 transcripts targeted primarily to mitochondria was subsequently identified.34 On the basis of this genetic heterogeneity, this group of diseases is now collectively referred to as 3-Methylglutaconic aciduria types I, II, and III. However, the diagnosis in which case the clinician needs to look for localizing ophthalmic signs that provide additional supportive evidence can be problematic.39-41 Hydrocephalus is most frequently obstructive (70%) with the site of obstruction localizing to where the CSF outflow is narrowest. Therefore, the skin pigmentation of other family members should be assessed directly or from photographs. Changes in the amygdala produced by viewing strabismic eyes. Early-onset nystagmus occurs more frequently than acquired nystagmus. Russell-Eggitt I, Harris CM, Kriss A. In addition, pigmentary dilution of the retinal pigment epithelium predisposes to absent or reduced binocularity and strabismus owing to abnormalities of visual pathway routing. Early onset of nystagmus may lead to a misdiagnosis of INS unless the evaluation includes a developmental assessment and careful examination for optic atrophy. Visual sensory disorders in congenital nystagmus. Chair rotation testing can show normal, high, low, or asymmetric gains for clockwise and counterclockwise rotation. Congenital malformations of the optic nerve bilaterally are frequently associated with INS. The resulting nystagmus is often named as a gross description of the movement, e.g. The latest in prevention, diagnostics and treatment options for a wide spectrum of eye conditions - from the routine to the complex. Optical coherence tomography (OCT) can reveal 6 distinct layers or a reduced number and poorly defined retinal layers.54. Siatkowski RM, Vilar NF, Sternau L, Coin CG. The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM H55.0 became effective on October 1, 2022. Comprehensive eye examination begins with an objective assessment of visual acuity, using Teller acuity cards (TACs) in infants or standardized optotype in older children. [41], In the United States, testing for horizontal gaze nystagmus is one of a battery of field sobriety tests used by police officers to determine whether a suspect is driving under the influence of alcohol. Albinism is the sensory disorder most frequently associated with INS.25-26 Albinism includes a group of genetic disorders characterized by a congenital reduction of melanin pigment that can be limited to the eye (ocular albinism) but is more likely to involve the skin, hair, and eyes (oculocutaneous albinism [OCA]) (Table 2). Expansion of the ventricles due to increased CSF production or diminished outflow is associated with progressive expansion of the ventricles and compression of the cortical and brainstem parenchyma. Weiss AH, Kelly JP, Phillips JO. It may only last seconds, or may be permanent. Pupillary area decreases with increasing irradiance over a 9 log unit range.9 The initial constriction of the pupil peaks at 200msec in response to the illuminant; however, the pupillary light response (PLR) persists for 30sec.10-11 The prolonged pupillary light response (PLR) is related to a unique sensitivity to short-wavelength blue light. Affected individuals show variable severity of skin and hair hypopigmentation with characteristic eye involvement. The diagnosis is confirmed by ERG testing, which reveals a severely reduced presence or an absence of cone and rod photoreceptor function. WebNystagmus is the involuntary rhythmic movement of the eyes. In infancy, the combination of unstable fixation and immature tracking can lead to vision concerns. The nystagmus often has a pendular waveform that persists but can evolve into a jerk waveform. If you have nystagmus and are nearsighted, laser vision correction surgery such as LASIK may be beneficial. but ranging from 20/25 to 20/200. Acuity development in infantile nystagmus. These tumors tend to grow rapidly and to be very aggressive, which may be related to the high frequency of BRAF mutations.53 The nystagmus may be related to the tumors close approximation with the accessory optical system (AOS) or asymmetric compression of the retinofugal axons with direction selectivity. The subject is instructed to fixate on a near target, during which the head is manually rotated clockwise or counterclockwise over short and unpredictable intervals by the examiner. Sometimes people are just born with nystagmus. Melanopsin-expressing ganglion cells in primate retina signal colour and irradiance and project to the LGN. Central vestibular disorders are poorly suppressed by visual fixation and are not modulated by head movement. [4] The semicircular canals in the vestibule of the ear sense angular acceleration, and send signals to the nuclei for eye movement in the brain. The combination of INS and reduced visual acuity are not specific to albinism but are common to many visual sensory disorders. Spectral domain OCT provides useful information regarding retinal anatomy and the integrity of individual retinal layers. Underdeveloped control over eye movements. The main job for the clinician is to determine if the nystagmus is caused by peripheral vestibular disease or by involvement of the brainstem and cerebellar connections, said Steven L. Galetta, also at NYU Langone Medical Center. Hypoxic ischemic injury can include damage of the brainstem, including selective damage of the vestibular nuclei.57Primary hydrocephalus or hydrocephalus secondary to intraventricular hemorrhage is frequently associated with vestibular nystagmus, owing to direct or remote pressure effects on vestibular pathways in the brainstem. Many drugs/toxins cause nystagmus, particularly in overdose. Many forms of acquired nystagmus may also be caused by disruptions of visual Atkinson J, Braddick OJ, Durden K, Watson PG, Atkinson S. Screening for refractive errors in 6-9 month old infants by photorefraction. Duration of symptoms is variable, and it can range from a few seconds to a few days. In individuals with nystagmus, the areas of the brain that control eye movements dont work properly. Discussions concerning possible surgical interventions are best delayed until the diagnosis is firmly established, relevant ophthalmologic parameters are well-defined, and possible visual benefits, based on objective data, are summarized. From here, a signal is relayed to the extraocular muscles to allow one's gaze to fix on an object as the head moves. The second type is Fundus Albipunctatus in which there are multiple yellow-white flecks throughout the retina sparing the macula. A subset of patients may have a seesaw nystagmus characterized by a conjugate horizontal component superimposed on a vertical dysconjugacy. Your brain controls your eye movement. PLP is expressed by oligodendroglia cells and constitutes the predominant protein in CNS myelin. Social and visual function in nystagmus. The temperature gradient provokes the stimulation of the horizontal semicircular canal and the consequent nystagmus. Functional evidence of the diagnosis includes monocular visual fields and visual evoked potentials, both of which are normal in spatial extent, indicating that the nasal and temporal representations of each eye are connected to ipsilateral visual cortex.4,6,9 Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) confirms that monocular stimulation selectively activates the ipsilateral visual cortex. 2016-2017:248. Corbett JJ. These eye movements can cause problems with your vision, depth perception, balance and coordination. 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44195 |, Important Updates + Notice of Vendor Data Event, (https://www.aao.org/eye-health/diseases/what-is-nystagmus), (https://www.aoa.org/healthy-eyes/eye-and-vision-conditions/nystagmus?sso=y), Visitation, mask requirements and COVID-19 information. Causes Nystagmus is a symptom of some neurological illnesses and conditions that involve the inner ear. Children with congenital nystagmus usually have it in both eyes. Although initial visual acuities are below normal, they improve with increasing age, reaching final visual acuities of 20/80 on average. Subsequently, gabapentin, an anticonvulsant, led to improvement in about half the patients who took it. ERG abnormalities are characterized by delay of the a-wave and blunting of the b-wave. Additional considerations are Behr optic atrophy and OPA3.30Behr (1989) described a syndrome of heredo-familial optic atrophy beginning in early childhood that is associated with extrapyramidal tract signs, cerebellar ataxia, mental retardation, urinary incontinence, and pes cavus. Another useful clinical test is the rapid head thrust test during which the subjects head is rapidly turned in alternate directions while the subject is fixating on a stationary, central target. The recognition of hydrocephalus is often suspected on the basis of clinical findings and then confirmed by neuroimaging evidence of enlarged ventricle(s). Diseases of the central nervous system. Neuro-ophthalmologic complications of hydrocephalus and shunting procedures. Approximately 1 in 1,000 people have some form of nystagmus. The affected persons are usually unaware of their spontaneous eye movements, but vision can be impaired depending on the severity of the eye movements. Visual loss from optic neuropathy is usually seen in an orbital apex lesion. Achiasma is a rare and frequently overlooked disorder characterized by failure of the nasal retinofugal fibers to decussate at the optic chiasm.16 The nasal and temporal retinofugal fibers of each eye are connected to the ipsilateral visual cortex. These locations include the foramina of Monroe, the posterior 3rd ventricle, the aqueduct of Sylvius, the 4th ventricle, and the 4th ventricle foramina. Microcysts in the inner nuclear layer from optic atrophy are caused by retrograde trans-synaptic degeneration combined with vitreous traction on the retinal surface. Special swinging chairs with electrical controls can be used to induce rotatory nystagmus.[21]. Hypopigmented fundus in albinism. It is important to keep in mind that the histologic extent of the malformation extends beyond the boundaries delimited with indirect ophthalmoscopy. While the condition cant be cured completely, there are treatments that can help. Reduction of mean acuity in INS with associated visual sensory defect is attributed to the underlying visual sensory defect and exceeds the acuity reduction of isolated INS.18 The rate of acuity development in children with albinism, aniridia, and mild to moderate bilateral optic nerve hypoplasia (BONH) parallels that of normal children. Therefore, the clinical context in which the nystagmus occurs may provide important diagnostic information. A subset of infants with superimposed delayed visual maturation and lack of visual orienting behaviors can initially be mistakenly thought to have LCA.55 Inheritance is X-linked, autosomal recessive, or autosomal dominant (Table 4). Weiss AH, Kelly JP. A Behr-like syndrome designated OPA3 or Costeff syndrome was subsequently reported predominantly in females. But it may be associated with serious health conditions, especially those affecting the brain, such as stroke, brain tumor, toxicity, head trauma and inflammatory diseases. Detection of refractive errors outside the normal range provides additional clues that suggest certain diagnoses. The presence of nystagmus is highly correlated with reduced retinal function, even when the retina appears to be normal. Strabismus, binocular functions and ocular motility in children with hydrocephalus. WebThe most common central causes of dizziness and vertigo are cerebrovascular disorders related to the vertebrobasilar circulation, migraine, multiple sclerosis, tumors of the Absence of paternally expressed imprinted genes at 15q11.2-q13, Absence of maternally expressed imprinted genes at 15q11.2-q13, Oculocutaneous albinism associated with systemic disease. Differentiating the various types of nystagmus can help differentiate central vs peripheral causes of vertigo. Optical coherence tomography (OCT), which defines retinal anatomy at a resolution near 10 microns, enables semi-quantitation of its severity across patients.27 Therefore, comprehensive assessments of INS patients should include OCT testing using the handheld OCT instrument in younger children and the slit-lamp mounted OCT instrument in older children. In: Nelson LB, Olitsky SE, eds. Dyschromatopsia is confirmed in older children who fail color discrimination testing (Panel D-15 or Farnsworth Munsell 100 color plates). 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