Eye Chart

What is Eye Chart?

An eye chart is a tool used by optometrists and ophthalmologists to measure visual acuity. It consists of rows of letters or symbols in varying sizes, with each row representing a different level of visual acuity. This chart is commonly used during eye examinations to assess an individual's ability to see clearly at different distances.

What are the types of Eye Chart?

There are several types of eye charts commonly used in eye examinations. The most well-known type is the Snellen chart, which features letters in decreasing sizes. Other types include the Tumbling E chart, which uses only the letter 'E' in different orientations, the Landolt C chart, which uses a ring with a gap that the patient must identify, and the Allen chart, which is used to test near vision.

Snellen chart
Tumbling E chart
Landolt C chart
Allen chart

How to complete Eye Chart

Completing an eye chart during an eye examination is a simple process. The optometrist or ophthalmologist will ask you to read the letters or symbols on the chart from a designated distance. They will start with the largest letters at the top and gradually decrease the size of the letters as you move down the chart. You should try to read the letters or symbols as accurately as possible without squinting or guessing.

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Sit or stand at the specified distance from the eye chart.
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Cover one eye at a time if instructed to do so.
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Read the letters or symbols on the chart aloud or silently.
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Continue until you can no longer accurately read the letters or symbols.

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0:27 2:08 Visual Acuity Test with Snellen Eye Chart Exam - YouTube YouTube Start of suggested clip End of suggested clip And first we're gonna cover your right eye then your left eye. And then we'll do both eyes. Ok soMoreAnd first we're gonna cover your right eye then your left eye. And then we'll do both eyes. Ok so cover your right eye. Ok. And what line can you read. Ok read it for. Me. Ok very good ok.
Procedure Ensure good natural light or illumination on the chart. Explain the procedure to the patient. Wash and dry the occluder and pinhole. Test each eye separately – the 'bad' eye first. Position the patient, sitting or standing, at a distance of 6 metres from the chart.
How to Do an At-Home Eye Test Print or purchase a vision chart. Tape the chart on a wall. Place your child's chair ten feet away from the chart. Ask your child to cover one of his or her eyes. Light the vision chart. Have your child read each line of the chart. Repeat the process with your child's other eye covered.
Making your DIY eye chart is easy just type a custom message, choose the font, and then you can download a printable high resolution pdf eye chart.
5) There are different types of eye charts These include Snellen Chart, LogMAR Chart, Jaeger Chart, E Chart, and Landolt C Chart.
The third line is equivalent to 20/40, it is the driver's test line.