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Understanding The Basics Of A Vision Tester

By Tracie Knight


Vision or sight testers are apparatus used to test various properties in the eye. Eye testing can be done voluntarily by people who feel that they need it done, or it may be a mandatory exercise. It becomes mandatory when the profession or job one needs requires them to have a good vision. Such jobs may include being a pilot, public driver, doctor, and military personnel. A vision tester may be used at the time one applies for the job or occasionally after some time or both.

Modern apparatus are made in a wide range of designs, colors, and shapes. The many international producers have resulted in numerous designs and makes. Latest makes have many helpful features that render them more convenient and easier to utilize. Complexity ranges from primary designs to room-sized versions that can occupy a whole room.

Latest makes are made in a way as to work under a number of conditions. Some of the conditions are binocular, near, distance, nighttime, daytime, and monocular. Lighting is provided by light emitting diodes that are usually built into the gadget. Key physical elements on most apparatus include bases, bodies, controls, eyepieces, and handles. Each element has its own task. For example, when in use support is firm support is provided by the base.

The body of the tester works as the housing for all circuitry the device contains. The body is mostly made from plastic although other materials can also be used. The handle provides easy support when moving the gadget from one place to another. One hand should hold the handle and the other one the base when carrying. Storage should be done in well insulated materials away from direct sunlight, water or moisture.

There are many tests that can be accomplished using sight testers including near and long sightedness, visual acuity, depth and color perception, lateral phorias, and peripheral view. In short sightedness, one is unable to see or read words at a close range. The machine places words or letters at varied virtual distances from the person under examination. The person should then look through the eyepiece and tell what they can see.

Color testing mostly focuses on two major colors and their shades. As one views through the eyepiece, text is placed against different background, mainly red, green, or their shades. One is then required to read the text or say its color. The text may also come is different colors. Long distance test involves placing text against different backgrounds. The sharpness of the text or background should remain the same. If the text looks brighter or sharper against one background than the other, then distance vision is not right.

Peripheral sight is the ability of one to see things on the sides when their eye is focused in front. The testing device is able to shift the position of the text one is required to read to different angles of the eye. There are standards in place that guide all the tests that are tested.

The complexity and presence of additional features on a tester are the key determinants of its price. Simple makes cost not over a few dollars whilst sophisticated models can go as far as several thousand dollars. The wide collection of makes accommodates individuals with various financial abilities.




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