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Explain why each eye is tested seperately when using the snellen eye chart?
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∙ 9y ago
Each human eye can clearly see letters of a certain size at a certain distance. The Snellen Eye Test uses this to determine that distance for each eye. The eyes do not work together to see objects clearly.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 15y agoeach eye has distinct characteristics that cannot be measured when both eyes are being used.
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∙ 13y agoThe reason is so that they can see if you have 50 50 vision. If you don't your weak eye may not work as hard and just rely on your stronger eye.
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When was Snellen chart created?
Snellen chart was created in 1862.
What instrument measures visual acuity?
snellen chart
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Dr. Hermann snellan is the doctor that invented the snellen eye chart.
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Different between logMAR chart and Snellen chart?
fixed five letters in each line
Snellen chart 20 20 letter size in mm?
8.73 mm
How is the snellen eye chart used to measure visual acuity?
20 feet
Crucial line 8 of a snellen chart reads DEFPOTEC what is the snelle chart used to test?
20:20 vision
