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  1. Eye Exam and Vision Testing Basics - American Academy of …

    Feb 14, 2024 · These tests help your ophthalmologist detect problems in the back of the eye, on the eye's surface, or inside the eye to diagnose diseases early. Each part of the …

  2. All About the Eye Chart - American Academy of Ophthalmology

    Feb 14, 2024 · The chart measures your visual acuity, or sharpness of vision. If you don’t wear glasses or contacts, your eye doctor will use the results to find out whether you need them.

  3. Eye Screening for Children - American Academy of Ophthalmology

    Jul 10, 2024 · Between 3 and 5 years, a child’s vision and eye alignment should be checked. Visual acuity (sharpness of vision, like 20/20 for example) should be tested as soon as the …

  4. Home Vision Tests for Children and Adults - American Academy of ...

    Feb 28, 2025 · Here's an eye test that you can do at home to check your vision or the vision of family and friends. But remember: Home eye testing is no substitute for an eye

  5. What Does 20/20 Vision Mean? - American Academy of …

    Feb 25, 2025 · People are “legally blind” if their vision with glasses or contacts is 20/200 or worse. When should I—or my child—go for a vision test? Is your child old enough to cooperate with …

  6. Visual Acuity - American Academy of Ophthalmology

    Jan 20, 2022 · What is visual acuity? Visual acuity measures how sharp your vision is at a distance. It is usually tested by reading an eye chart. How is visual acuity tested? The Snellen …

  7. Visual Field Test and Blind Spots (Scotomas)

    Mar 5, 2025 · A visual field test can determine if you have blind spots, known as scotomas, in your vision and where they are. A blind spot's size and shape can show how eye disease or a brain …

  8. Vision Screening: Program Models - American Academy of …

    Nov 10, 2015 · Because of the importance of vision screening, several national organizations have developed vision-screening policy recommendations, and a variety of models for …

  9. How Color Blindness Is Tested - American Academy of …

    Aug 25, 2017 · Bottom line: Do the Ishihara color blindness test at home if you want. If you’re having noticeable vision problems that have come on suddenly or are getting worse and affect …

  10. Low Vision Diagnosis and Treatment - American Academy of …

    Sep 23, 2021 · You will have tests designed to check your vision and check for eye diseases. Your doctor may use a variety of instruments and aim bright lights at your eyes. Your eyes …