When completing a measurement of the patient's visual acuity, which of the following would be appropriate?
a. Snellen chart c. penlight
b. visual field d. ophthalmoscope
A
The measurement of visual acuity includes the Snellen or Snellen E chart. The visual field evaluates movement in the extraocular eye muscles and the cranial nerves. The penlight and ophthalmoscope illuminate inner eye structures.
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