Visual acuity - home test

Normal values:

• Distance-vision test: All figures on line 3 are read correctly.
• Near vision test: The ability to read the small type.
• Amsler grid test: The answers to the questions was no for each eye.

What abnormal results mean:

Abnormal results may mean there is a vision problem or eye disease and that you should have a professional eye examination.

Distance-vision test: If the 20/20 line is not correctly read, it may be a sign of nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), astigmatism, or other eye abnormality.

Near-vision test: Not being able to read the small type may be a sign of farsightedness (presbyopia or hyperopia).

Amsler grid test: If the answer was yes for either eye, it may mean there is a problem.