Eye Exam for Certification

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What is the test used to measure visual acuity?

Eye Health Assessment

Visual Acuity Test (VAT)

Snellen test (correct)

Visual field test

Why may you want to have someone with you after the appointment?

To help you fill out the Certificate of Vision Impairment

To assist you in reading the eye chart

To help you home after the appointment due to blurred vision (correct)

To guide you through the visual field test

What is the purpose of the Certificate of Vision Impairment (CVI)?

To assess eye health

To monitor visual acuity

To diagnose eye diseases

To certify severe sight impairment or sight impairment (correct)

In which country is the certification form called BP1?

Scotland Signup and view all the answers

What is required to be eligible for certification?

Sight loss in both eyes Signup and view all the answers

Who needs to be informed if your sight is affecting your ability to drive safely?

The DVLA Signup and view all the answers

What is measured during a Snellen test?

Visual acuity Signup and view all the answers

Why might you need someone to help you home after the appointment?

Because your vision may be blurry for a few hours Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a visual field test?

To measure the field of vision Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum requirement for certification?

Sight loss in both eyes Signup and view all the answers

In which country is the certification form called A655?

Northern Ireland Signup and view all the answers

Who will decide whether you meet the criteria for certification?

A consultant ophthalmologist Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of dilating your pupils during the appointment?

To check your eye health Signup and view all the answers

What is required for certification as severely sight impaired or sight impaired?

Sight loss in both eyes Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the certification form in England and Wales?

CVI Signup and view all the answers

Why may you want to have someone with you after the appointment?

Because the eye drops may blur your vision Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the visual field test?

To assess your field of vision Signup and view all the answers

Who needs to be notified if your sight is affecting your ability to drive safely?

The DVLA Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum visual acuity required to be certified as severely sight impaired with a full visual field?

Less than 3 / 60 Signup and view all the answers

What type of reduction in field of vision can qualify a person as severely sight impaired if their visual acuity is between 3 / 60 and 6 / 60?

Severe reduction of field of vision, such as tunnel vision Signup and view all the answers

What is the visual acuity range required to be certified as sight impaired with a full field of vision?

Between 3 / 60 and 6 / 60 Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum visual acuity required to be certified as sight impaired if a large part of the field of vision is missing?

6 / 18 or better Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of a severe reduction of field of vision on a person's certification?

It makes them eligible for certification as severely sight impaired Signup and view all the answers

What is the visual acuity range required to be certified as sight impaired if a lot of peripheral vision is missing?

6 / 18 or better Signup and view all the answers

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What is the test used to measure visual acuity?

Why may you want to have someone with you after the appointment?

What is the purpose of the Certificate of Vision Impairment (CVI)?

In which country is the certification form called BP1?

What is required to be eligible for certification?

Who needs to be informed if your sight is affecting your ability to drive safely?

What is measured during a Snellen test?

Why might you need someone to help you home after the appointment?

What is the purpose of a visual field test?

What is the minimum requirement for certification?

In which country is the certification form called A655?

Who will decide whether you meet the criteria for certification?

What is the purpose of dilating your pupils during the appointment?

What is required for certification as severely sight impaired or sight impaired?

What is the name of the certification form in England and Wales?

Why may you want to have someone with you after the appointment?

What is the purpose of the visual field test?

Who needs to be notified if your sight is affecting your ability to drive safely?

What is the minimum visual acuity required to be certified as severely sight impaired with a full visual field?

What type of reduction in field of vision can qualify a person as severely sight impaired if their visual acuity is between 3 / 60 and 6 / 60?

What is the visual acuity range required to be certified as sight impaired with a full field of vision?

What is the minimum visual acuity required to be certified as sight impaired if a large part of the field of vision is missing?

What is the effect of a severe reduction of field of vision on a person's certification?

What is the visual acuity range required to be certified as sight impaired if a lot of peripheral vision is missing?

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