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DISTANCE VISION TEST FOR CHILDREN |
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Before you take this test, you should know the difference between an eye check or test and a comprehensive eye examination done by an eye care professional.
Important note: Before your child can successfully complete the Distance Vision Test for Children, he or she should "play" The Pointing Game to learn how to respond correctly. It's a simple, fun way to teach children how to respond to the "E" chart.
To take the Distance Vision Test for Children, you will need:
- a cup (paper is preferred) to cover your child's eye;
tape to put chart on wall;
ruler or tape measure; and
pencil and paper to record results. PRINTER NOTE:
This test requires you to print the Distance Vision Chart. The appearance of your printed chart may vary depending on the printer you are using. We have provided a ruler at the top of each chart. In order to get valid eye test results, the ruler on each printout should be approximately four inches long. Please measure to make sure.Also, in order to provide appropriate contrast and clarity for your eye test, be sure to use white paper and choose solid black as the color.
- Choose a time when your child is well rested.
- Find a quiet, well-lighted room where you and your child will not be distracted. Hang the E-chart on a bare wall with no windows. The chart should be at the eye level of your child.
- Measure 10 feet from the chart. Have your child stand (or sit, if more comfortable) at this distance.
- You should sit next to the eye chart.
- Show your child how to hold a cup over his or her left eye without touching the eye (another person may be needed to hold the cup in place). Do not let your child peek at all!
- Point to each "E" starting with the largest one. Have your child point the way the "E" points. Praise your child each time he or she points correctly.
- Continue moving down to the smallest line he or she seems able to see.
- Write down the number of the smallest line your child can see with the right eye.
Repeat the above steps with the right eye covered, and again write down the smallest line that can be seen with the left eye.
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Evaluation:
The Distance Vision Test For Children measures your child's distance vision in each eye. Most children ages three and older should be able to see all of the third line from the top of the Distance Vision "E" Chart correctly.
If, in repeated checks on different days, your child cannot see line three or cannot see the same line with each eye, arrange for a professional eye exam with an Optometrist, Ophthalmologist, family physician, pediatrician or health department.
This check does not replace regular eye examinations.
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