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DeCS
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Descriptor English:
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Visual Acuity
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Descriptor Spanish:
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Agudeza Visual
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Descriptor Portuguese:
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Acuidade Visual
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Synonyms English:
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Acuities, Visual
Acuity, Visual
Visual Acuities
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Tree Number:
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E01.370.380.850.950
F02.463.593.932.901
G14.940
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Definition English:
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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. |
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See Related English:
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Refraction, Ocular
Refractive Errors
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History Note English:
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70(68)
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Allowable Qualifiers English:
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Record Number:
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24366
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Unique Identifier:
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D014792
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Occurrence in VHL:
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Similar:
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DeCS
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