Vision testing in children Flashcards
1
Q
What is newborn visual acuity?
A
6/200
2
Q
What is it at 3 months?
A
6/60
3
Q
At what age does it reach the same level as an adults?
A
2 years of age
4
Q
What vision test is done at birth?
A
Red reflex
5
Q
What vision test can be done at 6 weeks?
A
Fix and follow to 90 degrees (Red ball 90cm away)
6
Q
What vision test can be done at 3 months?
A
Fix and follow to 180 degrees.
No squint
7
Q
What vision test can be done at 12 months?
A
Can pick up ‘hundreds and thousands’ with pincer grip
8
Q
What vision test can be done at >3 years?
A
Letter matching test
9
Q
What vision test can be done at >4 years?
A
Snellen charts
Ishihara plates for colour vision
