Test one eye at a time. Cover the other eye with an eye patch. You can make an eye patch by simply folding and with a piece of tissue paper. Look at the chart projected on the screen at a close reading distance of about 36cm (14 inches). Wear your reading glasses to do the…
The test is done one eye at a time. Cover the other eye and view the astigmatism dial. Do all the lines appear equally dark? If so, you do not suffer from astigmatism. However, if some lines appear significantly darker than others, you have astigmatism. Note : The danger of astigmatism Astigmatism is a condition where…
As one reaches the age of 40 years, the eyes start to lose their ability to focus for near. This natural aging phenomenon is called presbyopia. It is also known as middle-age farsightedness. Shortsighted people tend to become presbyopic at an earlier age. Instructions : Position your eyes so that they are at a close…
Do this test if your Distance Vision Test result is worse than 6/6. Instructions: You will first need to make a pinhole eye occluder. This can be simply made by cutting out an 8cm by 12cm piece of card paper and punching a 1.5 mm diameter pinhole through it as shown: To do the Pin…
This test, also known as the Visual Acuity Test, tests the sharpness of vision by grading the ability of the eye to discern diminishing sizes of alphabets, numbers or shapes at a specified distance of 6 metres. Instructions : The test chart can be found below. Measure the height of the biggest number (i.e. 5)…
Your child’s visual system continues to develop from birth till the age of about 6 years. During this critical period, even simple vision problems such as refractive errors, if left undetected and not corrected with glasses, can lead to development of a lazy eye and subsequent permanent loss of vision. Note : Early detection is key…
Why Do Home Vision Testing? The purpose of Home Vision Testing is to encourage early detection and treatment of eye disorders. These tests are not a substitute for a complete eye examination by your eye doctor. However, they may help you discover a vision problem that needs medical attention. Remember, most eye disorders can be…
It is also established that myopia tends to run in the family. For example, if both parents suffer from severe myopia, it is likely that all their children will encounter the same problem. Although myopia is passed down as a genetic trait, environmental factors can and do play an important part in its onset and…
Sit properly when reading. Back should be straight. Maintain a comfortable distance from the eyes. Hold book at a comfortable distance from eyes. Do not read with eyes too close to book. Do not lie down in bed to read. Avoid reading small and faded print. Do not read when on the move. Read and…