Vision/Hearing Flashcards
Who provides contact info for exemptions
ME
DQ vision
monocular vision, telescopic lens
Vision requirements
Must see >20/40 with/without correction, individually and together
Must have what degree field of vision horizontally
70 degrees in both eyes
Is colorblind okay
yes if can see red from green from amber
What can you not have with contacts
one near and one far vision contact
What screening is required
vision
391.64
vision waiver
When is monocular okay
if they have a FMCSA waiver and annual screening
Who gets extra vision testing
blurred vision, floaters, restriction in visual field, vision failed
What eye disesase to ask about
retinopathy, MD, glaucoma, cataract, aphakia
If patient has hearing aid, do you need to test
no if they have a letter from qualifying specialist
Do you need hearing in both ears
one ear (better ear)
Wht is needed to pass on audiometry and what levels
<40dB at 500, 1000, 2000Hz
If patient with hearing passes forced whisper test, do they need audiometry
No, only if failed forced whisper
