Mesh term Visual Acuity
Browse to parent terms:Ocular Physiological Phenomena
Vision Tests
Visual Perception
Description
Clarity or sharpness of OCULAR VISION or the ability of the eye to see fine details. Visual acuity depends on the functions of RETINA, neuronal transmission, and the interpretative ability of the brain. Normal visual acuity is expressed as 20/20 indicating that one can see at 20 feet what should normally be seen at that distance. Visual acuity can also be influenced by brightness, color, and contrast.Browse to child terms:
Contrast Sensitivity
Emmetropia
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