Abstract: Disclosed are computer implemented methods for testing astigmatism which display differently coloured bars against a contrasting background. In one implementation, parallel coloured bars are separated and joined through various angles of rotation against a constant background. In another implementation one set of bars is formed by variable grating pattern which is rotated within an annulus of solid colour bars, desirably against a contrasting intermediate background and a reference background having a linear grating pattern.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for testing the vision of a human subject using a series of eye tests (310). A test setup procedure (312) is run to adjust the settings of a display device (1914) such that graphic objects displayed on the device (1914) conform to a pre-defined appearance. A series of preliminary tests (314), static tests (316) and dynamic tests (318) are displayed on the device (1914), and the responses of the subject are recorded. The tests (310) may be run remotely, for example over the Internet. No lenses are required to run the tests (310).