vision sharpness

[/ˈvɪʒən ˈʃɑrpnəs/]
noun
nitidez da visão
1. The clarity and distinctness of visual perception; the ability to see fine details with precision
After the surgery, her vision sharpness improved significantly.
Após a cirurgia, a nitidez da sua visão melhorou significativamente.
2. In medical/ophthalmological context, the measure of visual acuity or clarity
The doctor tested his vision sharpness using the standard eye chart.
O médico testou a nitidez da visão dele usando a tabela de visão padrão.
3. The quality of being able to perceive details clearly without blur or distortion
Regular screen breaks help maintain vision sharpness during work.
Pausas regulares na tela ajudam a manter a nitidez da visão durante o trabalho.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'vision sharpness' is primarily used in medical, optical, and healthcare discussions. In Brazil, people commonly refer to eye health (saúde dos olhos) in daily conversation, while Americans might use 'visual acuity' in formal medical settings. The term is increasingly relevant in modern society due to concerns about screen time and digital eye strain.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
visual acuityclarity of visionvisual clarityvisual precisioneyesight clarity
Antonyms / Antônimos
blurred visionvisual impairmentmyopiaastigmatismvision blur

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
nitidez da visão
Most common and widely understood term across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
acuidade visual
More technical/medical term, commonly used in healthcare settings
São Paulo
clareza visual or nitidez visual
Both terms used interchangeably in everyday and medical contexts
Portugal
clareza da visão or acuidade visual
Portuguese Portuguese tends to use 'clareza da visão' in general contexts and 'acuidade visual' in medical settings

Related Words

visual perceptionvisual acuityfocusclarityeyesightvisual definitionocular healthophthalmology

Related Idioms & Phrases

crystal clear vision
sharp as a hawk's vision
20/20 vision
lose vision sharpness
regain vision sharpness
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