"Visual Acuity" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
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.
| Descriptor ID |
D014792
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| MeSH Number(s) |
E01.370.380.850.950 F02.463.593.932.901 G14.940
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| Concept/Terms |
Visual Acuity- Visual Acuity
- Acuities, Visual
- Acuity, Visual
- Visual Acuities
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This graph shows the total number of publications written about "Visual Acuity" by people in this website by year, and whether "Visual Acuity" was a major or minor topic of these publications.
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 1996 | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| 1997 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| 1998 | 0 | 8 | 8 |
| 1999 | 3 | 15 | 18 |
| 2000 | 0 | 17 | 17 |
| 2001 | 2 | 5 | 7 |
| 2002 | 1 | 7 | 8 |
| 2003 | 2 | 18 | 20 |
| 2004 | 2 | 12 | 14 |
| 2005 | 1 | 10 | 11 |
| 2006 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| 2007 | 1 | 8 | 9 |
| 2008 | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| 2009 | 2 | 6 | 8 |
| 2010 | 1 | 8 | 9 |
| 2011 | 4 | 13 | 17 |
| 2012 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| 2013 | 2 | 6 | 8 |
| 2014 | 3 | 9 | 12 |
| 2015 | 1 | 13 | 14 |
| 2016 | 8 | 12 | 20 |
| 2017 | 5 | 10 | 15 |
| 2018 | 12 | 14 | 26 |
| 2019 | 11 | 12 | 23 |
| 2020 | 5 | 8 | 13 |
| 2021 | 3 | 21 | 24 |
| 2022 | 0 | 11 | 11 |
| 2023 | 1 | 7 | 8 |
| 2024 | 12 | 13 | 25 |
| 2025 | 7 | 10 | 17 |
| 2026 | 2 | 5 | 7 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Visual Acuity" by people in Profiles.
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Spreadsheet-based algorithm for objective assessment of depth of focus from defocus curves. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2026 Oct 01; 52(10):990-995.
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Visual and refractive outcomes with intrascleral haptic fixation of the light adjustable lens. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2026 09 01; 52(9):885-889.
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Targeting Higher Order Aberrations Alone in Keratoconus: A Tissue-Saving Alternative to Established Protocols. J Refract Surg. 2026 Aug; 42(8):e841-e851.
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Fluocinolone Acetonide Implant as a Baseline Therapy for Diabetic Macular Edema: Results from the Randomized Phase 4 NEW DAY Study. Ophthalmology. 2026 Jul; 133(7):837-851.
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A New Intraocular Lens Power Calculation Formula for Eyes Undergoing Lens Exchange. Ophthalmology. 2026 Jun; 133(6):700-708.
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A Large-Scale Cohort Analysis of Topical Prostaglandin Analog Use and Pseudophakic Cystoid Macular Edema Following Cataract Surgery. Ophthalmol Glaucoma. 2026 May-Jun; 9(3):295-301.
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Avacincaptad Pegol for Geographic Atrophy Secondary to Age-Related Macular Degeneration: Two-Year Efficacy and Safety Results from the GATHER2 Phase 3 Trial. Ophthalmology. 2026 04; 133(4):451-465.
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Toric intraocular lenses: advancements in astigmatism correction. Curr Opin Ophthalmol. 2026 Jan 01; 37(1):48-53.
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Impact of Biometric Parameters on the Predictive Accuracy of Intraocular Lens Power Calculation Formulas Included in the ESCRS IOL Power Calculator. J Refract Surg. 2025 Nov; 41(11):e1240-e1248.
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Novel targets beyond vascular endothelial growth factor-A inhibition: improving vision with neovascular age-related macular degeneration treatment. Eye (Lond). 2025 Dec; 39(17):3045-3057.