How To Test Your Child's Vision At Home With An Eye Chart
Have your child sit in the chair 10 feet from the chart, holding the cover over one eye without applying any pressure.
Do not let the child peek. A second person may be needed to hold the cover in place and watch for peeking. If your
child wears glasses, he or she should wear them during the test.
If the chart seems too dark to see clearly, use the flashlight to illuminate the test letters.
Point at each of the Es, starting with the largest. Have your child point in the direction the E is pointing.
Write down the number of the smallest line your child can correctly see (more than half of the Es correctly
identified).Then repeat the test with the other eye covered. If your child is tired, you may wish to test the other eye at
a different time.
