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Preparing to carry out a vision screen

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Space and equipment

You need a space which:

  • Is well-lit with no direct sunlight or glare
  • Has a chair for the person and a chair for you
  • Has a place to wash your hands before and after you screen each person.

You need:

  • The TAP vision screen E-Charts
  • A tape measure to measure the testing distance
  • A small pen torch
  • One vision screen form for each person, and a pen
  • A temporary marker or white board chalk to mark the distance.
Chart with two lines of ‘E’s. The top larger line (6/60) has four ‘E’s facing up, right, left and down. The smaller line (6/12) is outlined by a rectangle and has five ‘E’s facing down, right, up, down, left.
Distance E-chart
Chart with one line of five small E’s with legs facing right, up, left, up and down. ‘N6’ is next to the E’s indicating their size.
Near E-chart
A box containing a long retractable tape with measurements on it.

Tape measure
A small pen-shaped device projecting a beam of light from one end.
Pen torch

Before you do a vision screen

Explain to the person:

  • This is a basic vision screen, not a full eye exam.
  • You will check for signs of any eye health problems and do a simple vision test.
  • The screen is to find out if they need to see a doctor, eye health professional, or if you can assist them with some basic vision assistive products.

Ask:

  • Do they have any questions?
  • Do they give permission to do the eye screen?

Instruction

If screening children ask permission from the child and their parent or carer.