Pronunciation: [ˌɒksɪˈə͡ʊpi͡ə] (IPA) 
The word "oxyopia" is spelled "ɑksɪˈoʊpiə". The first syllable "ɑksɪ" is pronounced with a short "a" sound and the letter "x" represents the "ks" sound. The second syllable "oʊ" is pronounced with a long "o" sound and represents the diphthong "ow". The final syllable "piə" is pronounced with a short "i" sound and the letter "a" represents the schwa sound. Oxyopia is a term used to describe extremely sharp or keen vision.
Oxyopia is a medical term that is used to describe an extraordinary sharpness or keenness of vision, often referred to as "eagle eye" vision. It is derived from the Greek words "oxy" meaning sharp or keen, and "ops" meaning eye. Oxyopia can also be referred to as hyperacuity.
Individuals with oxyopia are able to perceive and distinguish fine details and subtle differences in visual stimuli with exceptional clarity and accuracy. This superior visual acuity enables them to perceive objects more sharply and with greater precision than individuals with normal vision. People with oxyopia often have a heightened ability to notice small changes or variations in their visual field, such as minute shifts or fine structures.
Oxyopia can occur naturally in individuals with exceptional vision, but it can also be achieved or enhanced through the use of optical aids such as corrective lenses or contact lenses. This condition is often associated with the increased density of photo-receptor cells in the fovea centralis, the specialized area of the retina responsible for high visual acuity.
While oxyopia is typically considered an attribute of superior visual capabilities, it can also be a symptom or result of certain eye disorders or conditions, such as macular degeneration. In these cases, oxyopia may be an indication of an abnormal condition and may require medical attention or treatment.
Oxyblepsia.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
Preternaturally acute vision.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
