When performing visual acuity testing you should record
Ans: When testing visual acuity, the clinician should test both distance and near acuity. For near acuity testing, the clinician can use single objects; numbers, words or letters as well as continuous text print. When doing near acuity testing, always document the working distance that the near testing was done at, if different than a standard 16-inch or 40 centimeter working distance.
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