Reading glasses post-module quiz

Reading glasses are used by people who have difficulty seeing objects up close, particularly people who are over 40-years old.

Reading glasses are the same as prescription glasses.

Reading glasses make text or objects look bigger by magnifying them.

Reading glasses do not come in different strengths, they are all the same.

You complete a vision screen with Rachel, a 43-year old lady. In the distance vision test Rachel cannot see the medium E. In the near vision test she cannot see the small E. 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. His distance vision is normal, but during the near vision test he cannot see the small Es. You should:

When selecting which strength reading glasses a person might need, the person should hold the reading glasses E-Chart approximately 40cm from their eyes.

You have completed a vision screen with Peter and assessed him for reading glasses. You select +1.50 strength reading glasses to try, however with the glasses on he still cannot see the smallest row of Es on the reading glasses E-Chart. You should:

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

Good lighting when using reading glasses can help improve how well the person can see.

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

Holding reading glasses by the lens will not cause any damage.

Reading glasses should be cleaned with warm water.

A person’s vision can change over time. Follow up is important to check that the reading glasses 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 reading glasses, but the frame is not comfortable. You should check: