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 devices appear in a wide variety of shapes, designs, and colors. The many worldwide manufacturers have resulted in countless designs and models. Latest models have several helpful features that aim at making them easier and more convenient to utilize. The complexity ranges from simple basic designs to room-sized makes that can fit in a small room.

Latest models of sight testers can work under different conditions. Some of the major conditions include near, distance, nighttime, daytime, monocular, and binocular. The incorporated light emitting diodes serve as a source of light whenever there is need. Major physical components on the device include handle, base, controls, eyepiece, and body. Each part has its own purpose on the gadget. For instance, the base provides firm support when the device is resting on a bench.

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.

Vision testing appliances can test numerous eye conditions including visual color perception, acuity, depth perception, peripheral view, lateral phorias, long and near sightedness. In short sighted individuals, eyes are incapable to see text from close range. The appliance locates letters at varying virtual lengths from individuals being analysed. The individual is needed to look in the eyepiece and state what they 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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