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True or False: Visual Acuity is the ability of the eye to distinguish detail of an object.

  1. True

  2. False

  3. Only for near vision

  4. Only for distance vision

The correct answer is: True

Visual acuity indeed refers to the eye's ability to perceive and distinguish fine details of an object. This is a measure of how clearly the eye can see and is typically tested using an eye chart where letters or symbols are arranged in varying sizes. The term encompasses both near and distance vision, as it relates to overall sharpness of vision regardless of the distance from which the visual detail is being observed. Therefore, stating that visual acuity is the ability to distinguish detail is accurate, making this option correct.