The Properties Tested By A Vision Tester

By Molly Morse


A vision tester is a piece of equipment used for testing various properties of sight in human beings. The device screens for various abnormalities in sight and is very important for little kids. The device can be used to identify eye conditions and sight impairments that may later on lead to loss of vision or more dangerous conditions. There are different models of the device and all work differently.

Most eye conditions are easy to correct at a tender age than in maturity. This does not however mean that adults cannot have their eye sight screened for impairments. In fact, it is a basic requirement in certain careers that before a person is hired, there eye sight must be analyzed for suitability. Such careers include the army, security personnel, personal and public drivers, doctors, and pilots among others.

Vision testing machines are capable of conducting all the tests and provide back feedback within a short time. The equipment is quick, precise, reliable, and a bit costly. The higher price of the machines renders services a little expensive also. The reliability and accuracy of the outcomes renders the higher service cost worthwhile.

The testing procedure is easy and short-lasting making it possible to be done at the workplace of an optician. The status of eye is displayed on a screen in a short time after tests are done. Little kids who find difficult to focus are at advantaged since this gadget does not take much time. There are numerous generations of eye testing devices and the most recent makes have powerful properties than former ones.

There are many tests that this equipment can be used to do. Some of those tests include visual acuity, refraction, color vision test, and refraction. Visual acuity tests are used to gauge the ability of an eye to see details at near and far distances. It is the most common eye test carried out. Each eye is tested independently although some equipment allow testing of both eyes at the same time.

Refraction test aims at determining the refractive error in the eye. It comes after the visual acuity test. Nearsightedness or farsightedness occur when the eye is unable to focus the light from objects correctly on the retina. The result of this is blurred sight. This test should be done as a routine for people who already wear contact lenses or corrective glasses. It can also be performed if the results from the visual acuity test reveal that the eye sight is below usual levels.

Visual field tests normally target at establishing availability of gaps in peripheral vision. The assessment needs the person being tested to focus the eyesight in a specific direction and then say what they are able to see through the side way sight. Color test establishes the capability of eyes to distinguish between various color shades.

A vision tester can be controlled by a remote control device. These models are small and portable for use in field applications. The user manual that accompanies them explains the usage of the device explicitly making it usable by people with little or no prior experience.




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