acuity
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8.1
- noun
- /əˈkjuːɪti/
- Specialized
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agudeza visual
- Degenerative ocular changes, such as macular degeneration and cataracts, decrease visual acuity and contribute to instability.
- visual acuity
- auditory acuity
- high acuity
And and those things aren't nailed by an acuity chart.
- And and those things aren't nailed by an acuity chart.
- Anecdotal reports that I found interesting is it seems like some folks report increased visual acuity or like color contrast.
- I can give a number then for what is the best possible, what we would call perceptual acuity of human vision.
- So why that part of the brain doesn't correct as well as the visual acuity or central vision part of the brain?
- We can measure visual acuity, how well you are seeing the the ball coming onto the screen.
- So they would eat these mushrooms and trip balls and mushrooms in low doses and increase visual acuity.
- So visual acuity difference between people and can be measured and is under genetic control.
Examples
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On the Snellen Test, the group had a mean visual acuity of 20/9.8, with all exceeding 20/20.
Academic text (1992) -
We can measure visual acuity, how well you are seeing the the ball coming onto the screen.
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Because of his age, his acuity measurements were done for both eyes only.
Academic text (1997) -
The patient's visual acuity could not be assessed because she could not open the affected eye.
Academic text (2008) -
Also, the residents' best-corrected visual acuity dropped significantly from Time 1 to Time 2.
Academic text (1997) -
Visual and spatial acuity were beyond anything we'd seen up to that point or since.
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People with visual acuities of 20/50 or better have, in the past, been provided only with prescribed spectacles.
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Regular eye exams can help monitor your visual acuity and detect any potential problems early.
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The doctor explained that visual acuity is crucial for activities like reading and driving.
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To ensure accurate results, the optometrist assessed her visual acuity using a standard eye chart.
Synonyms
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1.0
The ability to see
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3.9
How clear and detailed an image or screen looks
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1.0
How well you can see with your eyes
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3.2
How clear and detailed an image or sound appears
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4.9
The sharpness of your sight that lets you see small details
The ability to see small details clearly with the eyes
A point or edge that is very sharp
Antonyms
Compounds
How Sharp
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word acuity comes from the old Latin word acer meaning 'sharp', the same root as acute. So visual acuity means 'sharp' sight, the ability to see small, clear details.