What is visual acuity?

What is visual acuity?

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Posted on 24th September, 2023 at 5:45:25 AM

Dr. Siddhartha Ghosh
Dr. Siddhartha Ghosh
MBBS, MS (Ophth.)

Acuity is the measure of the eye's ability to distinguish the smallest identifiable letter or symbol, its details and shape, usually at a distance of 20 feet. This measurement is usually given in a fraction. The top number refers to the testing distance measured in feet and the bottom number is the distance from which a normal eye should see the letter or shape. So, perfect vision is 20/20. If your vision is 20/60, that means what you can see at a distance of 20 feet, someone with perfect vision can see at a distance of 60 feet.

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