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Decreased Vision

How to test for visual acuity using Snellen Chart

Patient standing 20 feet from the chart

How to test for visual acuity using Rosenbaum chart

Card held 14 inches from the patient

If visual acuity is < 20/200

Record finger counting at a distance, perception of hand motion at a distance, light perception (turn off lights in room, occlude contralateral eye)

If a child or patient doesn't know letters

Allen Chart