Visual Acuity
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Sharpness of vision.
Depends upon resolving power:
Ability of the visual system to resolve 2 closely spaced dots.
Myopia (nearsightedness):
- Image brought to focus in front of retina.
Hyperopia farsightedness):
- Image brought to focus behind the retina.
Astigmatism:
- Asymmetry of the cornea and/or lens.
- Images of lines of circle appear blurred.
- Corrected by cylindrical lens.
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