Vision Tests: What Affects The Test
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What Affects the Test
Factors that can interfere with your test or the accuracy of the results include:
- Your ability to understand or follow instructions. Some vision tests cannot be done on babies, small children, or people who cannot understand or follow the instructions.
- Your ability to stay alert and respond to questions.
- Failure to wear prescribed eyeglasses or contact lenses.
- Poor lighting.
| Last updated: | July 06, 2007 |
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| Author: | Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS |
| Reviewed By: | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine, Carol L. Karp, MD - Ophthalmology |
| Editors: | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Tracy Landauer |
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