Question

The nurse is talking with the mother of a 4-year-old boy who will soon be going to a pre-kindergarten program. The child has had the Snellen vision test done at home, and he was unable to distinguish the pictures at the distance that would indicate his vision is normal. The child's mother asks the nurse if he will need glasses. Which statement made by the nurse would be most appropriate regarding the child's vision?

Answer 1

Answer: The boy would probably need glasses.

Explanation: The Snellen vision test is a test used to measure visual acuity. The test is based in a chart printed with 11 lines of block letters. The first line has large letters, and can be any letter from the alphabet. The following rows increase numbers of lettes and decrease in size. This test is frequently used for doctors to evaluate the vision. So if the boy couldn't see the letters from a distance that any person could see without problems, he probably have nearsightedness, which means he has an eye condition that can view objects up close clearly but things farther away may appear blurry, and to correct that he will need to use glasses.