Preschoolers Flashcards
1
Q
What’s the difference between VA assessment of infants vs. preschoolers?
A
- measure VA at distance and near
- measure accommodation
2
Q
In preschoolers we’re concerned about what type of RE?
A
moderate RE
3
Q
What type of targets do we use?
A
- non illuminated
- bright/recognizable
- .5 to 1 inch in diameter
- friendly
4
Q
What tests are used for recognition acuities?(start using this at age 3)
A
LEA symbols Broken wheel HOTV Allen Pictures Tumbling E
5
Q
What are the advantages of Lea symbols?
A
- calibrated for distance and near
- crowding bars
- equal blur
6
Q
HOTV has one disadvantage. What is it?
A
Does not equally blur
7
Q
Tumbling E is not an ideal test for preschoolers because?
A
Px needs to understand their left from right
8
Q
What are the 3 levels of testing beginning at age 3?
A
- Color Naming
- Color Identification
- Color Defects
