visual distortion
[ˈvɪʒuəl dɪˈstɔːrʃən]
nounfemininepl: distorções visuais
distorção visual
1. A deviation or alteration of visual perception where what is seen does not match reality; a misrepresentation of shapes, sizes, colors, or spatial relationships
The patient reported visual distortion after the accident, seeing wavy lines instead of straight edges.
O paciente relatou distorção visual após o acidente, vendo linhas onduladas em vez de bordas retas.
2. In medical contexts, an optical or neurological condition causing blurred, warped, or altered vision
Visual distortion can be a symptom of migraine aura or retinal problems.
A distorção visual pode ser um sintoma de aura de enxaqueca ou problemas de retina.
3. In art and photography, the intentional or unintentional alteration of an image's appearance
The photographer used a wide-angle lens to create visual distortion in the architectural shots.
O fotógrafo usou uma lente grande-angular para criar distorção visual nas fotos arquitetônicas.
In Brazil, visual distortion is primarily discussed in medical, ophthalmological, and technical contexts. Brazilians commonly seek ophthalmologists (oftalmologistas) for such complaints. The term is neutral and clinical. In the USA, the term is used similarly across medical, photographic, and artistic domains, with particular relevance in discussions of drug-induced effects and neurological conditions.
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