Snellen Test (Noun)
Meaning
A test of visual acuity using a Snellen chart.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The eye doctor administered a Snellen test to gauge my visual acuity and determine if I needed corrective lenses.
- The Snellen test showed that I had 20/20 vision and was able to read even the smallest letters on the chart.
- She covered one eye and was asked to read the letters on the chart during the Snellen test, a standard procedure in optometry.
- The Snellen test reveals the level of visual impairment and guides the prescription for corrective lenses.
- Visual acuity screenings using the Snellen test were mandatory for all students entering the boarding school.