Test visual acuity

Test patients` visual acuity, perception of depth colour, and ability to focus and coordinate the eyes.

analyse visual acuity
check visual acuity
check coordination of eyes
assay visual acuity
test patients’ visual acuity
examine visual acuity
test coordination of eyes

skill/competence

sector-specific

Test visual acuity is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Orthoptist: Orthoptists diagnose and treat anomalies of binocular vision. They examine, assess and treat vision impairments, squint, amblyopia and eye motility disorders. Orthoptists apply these methods in particular in the fields of paediatrics, neurology, neuro-ophthalmology, ophthalmology, orthoptics, optometry, pleoptics and strabology assessing functional diseases of the eye for improving functional disorders of the visual system. They also provide counselling, preventive measures and training activities and may refract and prescribe glasses, such as prism corrective glasses.
 
Optometrist: Optometrists examine and test eyes to identify abnormalities, visual problems, or disease. They prescribe and fit lenses such as spectacles and contacts, and offer advice on visual problems. They may also refer patients to a medical practitioner. Their scope of practice and title varies according to national regulations.

Test visual acuity is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

References

1. Test visual acuity – ESCO