[PDF] acuité visuelle test

What is a visual acuity test?

A visual acuity test is an eye exam that checks how well you see the details of a letter or symbol from a specific distance. Visual acuity refers to your ability to discern the shapes and details of the things you see. It’s just one factor in your overall vision. Others include color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

What is the acuity of a tableaux optométriques?

Les tableaux optométriques peuvent être configurés de différentes façons, mais en général, si pendant un examen de la vue vous pouvez lire le grand E de la première ligne, mais aucune des autres lignes, votre acuité visuelle est de 20/200 (6/60).

What happens after a visual acuity test?

Visual acuity tests are usually the quickest way for a provider or eye care specialist to tell that your vision has changed. After a visual acuity test, an eye care specialist might prescribe eyeglasses or contact lenses. If you already wear glasses or contacts, they might adjust your prescription to match your current visual acuity.

What is a pinhole visual acuity test?

Pinhole visual acuity test: Pinhole visual acuity tests are specifically for diagnosing myopia (nearsightedness). Your eye care specialist will ask you to cover one of your eyes with a paddle similar to one you’d use during a typical visual acuity test. However, the paddle for a pinhole test has one (or a few) tiny holes in it.