What EyeTests Will My Eye Doctor Perform?
What EyeTests Will My Eye Doctor Perform? What are the different eye tests included in a comprehensive eye exam? Why does the eye doctor perform these tests?Answer: Visual Acuity A visual acuity test is a measure of how well you see or the sharpness and clarity of your vision. Your eye doctor will ask you to read letters on a chart while standing 20 feet away. The smallest letters you are able to read will be recorded as your acuity. Your visual acuity may be written as 20/20 if your vision is normal. If your vision is reduced, it might be recorded as less than 20/20, such as 20/100. If you have 20/100 vision, it means that you must be as close as 20 feet to see what a person with normal vision can see at 100 feet. Someone with 20/60 vision would need to move up to 20 feet away to read what a person with normal vision could read from 60 feet away. Confrontation Visual Fields A confrontation visual field measures your overall field of
