"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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| 1995 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 1996 | 0 | 11 | 11 |
| 1997 | 3 | 5 | 8 |
| 1998 | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| 1999 | 2 | 12 | 14 |
| 2000 | 0 | 20 | 20 |
| 2001 | 2 | 8 | 10 |
| 2002 | 1 | 8 | 9 |
| 2003 | 3 | 19 | 22 |
| 2004 | 4 | 10 | 14 |
| 2005 | 3 | 13 | 16 |
| 2006 | 4 | 9 | 13 |
| 2007 | 2 | 7 | 9 |
| 2008 | 0 | 11 | 11 |
| 2009 | 3 | 9 | 12 |
| 2010 | 2 | 12 | 14 |
| 2011 | 5 | 15 | 20 |
| 2012 | 2 | 7 | 9 |
| 2013 | 3 | 14 | 17 |
| 2014 | 4 | 12 | 16 |
| 2015 | 1 | 16 | 17 |
| 2016 | 10 | 19 | 29 |
| 2017 | 8 | 17 | 25 |
| 2018 | 16 | 22 | 38 |
| 2019 | 20 | 18 | 38 |
| 2020 | 16 | 17 | 33 |
| 2021 | 4 | 34 | 38 |
| 2022 | 1 | 16 | 17 |
| 2023 | 3 | 11 | 14 |
| 2024 | 19 | 16 | 35 |
| 2025 | 13 | 8 | 21 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Visual Acuity" by people in Profiles.
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IMPACT OF THE DEXAMETHASONE IMPLANT ON SLOWING DIABETIC RETINOPATHY PROGRESSION: Post Hoc Analysis of the MEAD Study. Retina. 2025 Dec 01; 45(12):2252-2262.
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Intraocular lens power calculation in myopic eyes undergoing bilensectomy: analysis of comparability and accuracy. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2025 Dec 01; 51(12):1107-1114.
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Barrett RX tool for intraocular lens power calculation in pseudophakic eyes undergoing intraocular lens exchange. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2025 Nov 01; 51(11):972-978.
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Comparison of an image-guided system with four other devices for planning precise toric intraocular lens power calculation and axis alignment. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2025 Oct 01; 51(10):851-859.
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Bilateral implantation of a non-diffractive extended depth of focus intraocular lens in a pediatric patient with lamellar cataract. Int Ophthalmol. 2025 Sep 18; 45(1):378.
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Predicting treatment response in retinal vein occlusions using baseline optical coherence tomography biomarkers: A systematic review. Surv Ophthalmol. 2026 Jan-Feb; 71(1):100-118.
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Accuracy of Intraocular Lens Calculation in a Non-diffractive Extended Depth of Focus Intraocular Lens After Myopic LASIK. J Refract Surg. 2025 Sep; 41(9):e950-e957.
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Comparison of visual function and patient-reported outcomes between two full range of field intraocular lenses: a randomized controlled study. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2025 Aug 01; 51(8):695-702.
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[From indications to outcome-A concise overview of supplementary intraocular lenses]. Ophthalmologie. 2025 Sep; 122(9):685-692.
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Effects of Pupil Size on Functional Outcomes of a Simultaneous Vision Intraocular Lens. J Refract Surg. 2025 Jul; 41(7):e645-e654.