Mildly reduced visual acuity
Mild reduction of the ability to see. On the 6m visual acuity scale, mild reduction is defined as less than 6/12 but at least 6/18. On the 20ft visual acuity scale, mild reduction is defined as less than 20/40 but at least 20/70. On the decimal visual acuity scale, mild reduction is defined as less than 0.5 but at least 0.3.
What is Mildly reduced visual acuity?
Mildly reduced visual acuity is a symptom that people may experience for many reasons. It can be related to infections, chronic conditions, injuries, medication effects, or other health changes. The presence of this symptom alone does not diagnose any condition.
If you have Mildly reduced visual acuity that is severe, persistent, or accompanied by other warning signs, contact a qualified healthcare provider.
Possible conditions associated with Mildly reduced visual acuity
The following conditions have been associated with Mildly reduced visual acuity. Only a health professional can determine the underlying cause.
Hyperopia
A common vision condition in which distant objects are seen clearly but close objects appear blurry because light focuse...
multiple mitochondrial dysfunctions syndrome 9b
A mitochondrial dysfunction syndrome in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the FDXR gene. It is characteriz...
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When to seek medical care
Seek urgent care if Mildly reduced visual acuity is severe, sudden, or occurs with chest pain, difficulty breathing, confusion, severe weakness, or other serious symptoms.