Why should you calibrate your display?

Abstract

This paper discusses the issue of calibration for the growing number of electronic displays used in the filmless and electronic radiology departments. It concentrates on CRT and LCD displays as these are the most matured electronic display systems available at this time. It is shown that grayscale calibration is necessary and useful to optimally display the information contained in the various digital images in diagnostic radiology. In addition properties and drawbacks of four prevalent standards for display function have been discussed.

Digital display monitor performance in general dental practice

“…The purpose of calibration to DICOM part 14 GSDF standards is to ensure inherent electronic information contained within any digital image is uniformly presented, irrespective of the age or type of display. Variation in display performance has the potential to negatively impact on the perception of subtle low contrast image detail, and the potential for compromised diagnostic outcomes has been clearly demonstrated in the medical literature . Although display performance is not the only factor that may impact on the quality of digital radiographs, employing displays compliant with DICOM part 14 GSDF standards for the purposes of diagnostic radiology must be considered.…”