How to Test Vision

Sometime our eyes develop problems before we realize it and vision is altered causing other issues. Testing your eyesight at home on a regular basis can notice problems and seek assistance more quickly. The Internet offers several options for testing your eyesight and there are smart phone apps to test your eyes.  

Online Eye Tests

• Thinkquest.ORG offer a flash based
  eye test that is completed online. The requirements for the test
  include a 15”, 17”, or 19” monitor and a screen resolution of
  800x600 or 1024x768. The eye testing is free but is not meant to
  replace a visit to a licensed ophthalmologist. The test is a way to
  check on your eyesight and visit the doctor for diagnosis.


• IVAC is an eye testing software
  available through SMBS Buffalo. You will measure a line on the
  computer screen, measure the distance from the monitor to the person
  who is completing the test, and provide display information. The
  chart types available include letters or pictures.


• Snellen Eye charts are available
  online to print and test eyesight. You will place the chart on the
  wall and measure 10 feet back to know where to stand during the
  test. Cover one eye at a time and read the images.


• TestVision.ORG offers eye testing
  while seated at the computer keyboard. You will select the type of
  test to take including basic, standard or advanced. Basic is the
  option for people who do not wish to use the mouse for navigating.
  Standard is for users who use the computer regularly. Advanced is
  for users who want a more sensitive testing method. The test will
  guide you through the entire process with easy to do instructions.

Smart Phone Apps

• iTunes offers several low cost
  apps that can be used from a smart phone. These applications provide
  results for basic eye tests, visual acuity tests, and color blind
  testing.


• App Brain offers several free apps
  to test your eyesight. The apps are downloaded directly to the
  smart phone for easy use.