Some nurses have reported problems with higher than expected re-screening rates using the 20-foot vision chart with 1st grade children. What can be done?
A. There are three options: 1) buy a 10 foot letter chart; 2) have a volunteer point at the line to be read on the edge of the chart (not individual letters); or 3) hold a piece of paper under the line so it is clear to the child which line is to be read. REMEMBER: Individual letters cannot be isolated. Question 15. I know that 20 feet is the ideal distance to test visual acuity for children age 6 and older, I simply do not have the space. What can I do to accommodate these limitations in my facility? A. A 10-foot equivalent chart is available from several suppliers that could be used in vision screening environments when space is a factor.
