Low Vision Examination Flashcards
A method of determining the amount of refractive power of the by
moving towards the patient until the reflex is observed
Radical Retinoscopy
A patient with low vision condition exhibits downward head tilting, this is an indication of
Glare
A patient with low vision condition exhibits head tilting and head turning,
this is an indication of
Peripheral Vision Loss
A patient with low vision condition exhibits head tilting when reading, this
is an indication of
Scotomas
If at a one meter distance, the patient with low vision condition fails to
recognize the biggest target, the next step is
Counting Fingers
The test distance when taking the unaided VA @ far in patient with low
vision condition is
3meters
Figure chart is more complicated than number chart
False
Number chart is more complicated than EDTRS chart
False
Landolt C chart is more complicated than figure chart
False
In performing VA taking in a low vision patient, the ff. should be done
- take the UVA for both eyes first
- Start at 10 ft. distance