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visual acuity

noun/ˈvɪʒuəl əˈkjuːɪti/

B2CEFR level
50/100Rarity: uncommon
TechnicalRegister

The sharpness or clarity of a person's vision, typically measured with a Snellen chart at a fixed distance.

On presentation, her visual acuity was 6/12 in the right eye and 6/6 in the left.

Similar: VA

Topic: Ophthalmology in Medical English

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