The Rosenbaum card is used to measure:
a. distance perception.
b. near vision.
c. peripheral distortion.
d. the ability to identify colors.
B
The Rosenbaum card is best used to measure nearsightedness because the patient holds the card at a comfortable distance and reads from the card. The Rosenbaum card is not used to measure distance perception because distance perception cannot be accurately measured with a card held close to the patient. Peripheral vision is assessed by an examiner with hand movements. Color identification can be measured with color cards.
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