Loss of visual acuity (vs. Visual field defect)

• Definition: Refers to the sharpness or clarity of vision, typically measured by the ability to discern details of objects at a specific distance (e.g., reading letters on an eye chart).
• Symptoms of Reduced Visual Acuity:
  • Blurry or distorted vision.
  • Difficulty reading or recognizing faces.

Physical Exam

Snellen chart (Visual Acuity)

DDx

• Can be a symptom of Hyperglycemia (> 7) → Excess glucose causes the lens to swell
• Myopia (nearsightedness)
• Hyperopia (farsightedness)
• Astigmatism
• Cataracts