News and notices. May 01, 2014

How to measure distance visual acuity. New addition to our series on practical skills for eye care workers

Visual acuity should be measured from a standard distance, using a standard chart with a white background. Heiko Philippin
Visual acuity should be measured from a standard distance, using a standard chart with a white background. Heiko Philippin

Visual acuity (VA) is a measure of the ability of the eye to distinguish shapes and the details of objects at a given distance. It is important to assess VA in a consistent way in order to detect any changes in vision.

How to measure distance visual acuity