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Visual acuity
Visual acuity is the measure of the sharpness of vision. It is the most important measurement of eye function. In the us, the antiquated snellen visual acuity measurement is most often used. This is the "20/20" thing you have no doubt heard of.
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When documenting visual acuity rating what do the numbers mean?
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What is the difference of having a visual acuity of 20/10 versus a 20/50 vision?
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Please let me know if there is a direct correlation between lens power and visual acuity?
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Please help? Is the meaning of visual acuity- the "ability to discriminate between two points"?
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What is an example of a bad score on a visual acuity test? When are you bad enough to need glasses to drive?
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Does computer vision syndrome affect my visual acuity?
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Please answer! what prescription for 20/40 visual acuity?
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How is visual acuity preserved in bitemporal hemianopia?
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