Near vision spectacles post-module quiz

Near vision spectacles are used by people who have difficulty seeing objects up close, particularly people who are over 40-years old.

Near vision spectacles are the same as prescription spectacles.

Near vision spectacles make text or objects look bigger by magnifying them.

Near vision spectacles do not come in different powers, they are all the same.

You complete a vision screen with Rachel, a 43-year old lady. She has not had her eyes checked in over two years. In the distance vision test Rachel cannot see the Es on the bottom line in her left eye. You should:

Rajish is a 55-year old man who is having trouble reading the newspaper. You complete a vision screen and find that he does not have any eye health problems. He passed his distance vision test, but during the near vision test he cannot see the Es. You should:

When selecting which power of near vision spectacles a person might need, the person should hold the near E-Chart approximately 40cm from their eyes.

You have completed a vision screen with Peter and assessed him for near vision spectacles. You select a power of +1.00 near vision spectacles to try. However with the spectacles on he still cannot see the Es on the near E-Chart. You should:

When fitting near vision spectacles, the frame should sit level and should not be wider than the person’s face. The spectacles should not move when the person moves their head up and down.

Good lighting when using near vision spectacles can help improve how well the person can see.

Emma is 50 years old. She gets headaches when using her new near vision spectacles. She also feels that she is straining to see. You should:

Holding near vision spectacles by the lens will not cause any damage.

Near vision spectacles should be cleaned with warm water.

A person’s vision can change over time. Follow up is important to check that the near vision spectacles are still strong enough for the person, and they are not experiencing other vision problems.

During follow up Lei tells you that she can see well with her near vision spectacles, but the frame is not comfortable. You should check: