snellen

/ˈsnɛlən/
adjective
  1. Relating to a system for testing visual acuity, especially using a chart with letters of decreasing size.
    • The optometrist used a Snellen chart to check my distance vision.
    • The Snellen test is the standard way to measure eyesight in many clinics.
    • She read the Snellen letters perfectly, achieving 20/20 vision.
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