Visual Acuity Tests and Squinting

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jayway - 26 Mar 2007 16:17 GMT

Hi there

I am applying for a job where my unaided visual acuity needs to be
6/36 in my left eye and 6/24 in my right eye. I know I have no
problem reading to 6/36 but I am concerned that I will not be able to
read to 6/24 (third line down on a British chart) unless have a small
squint very briefly.

I was wondering if squinting briefly in such a test is permissible or
if an optician would be reluctant to allow this in order for one to
read a little lower down the chart.

Any advice would be appreciated.

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Mike Tyner - 26 Mar 2007 18:01 GMT

> I am applying for a job where my unaided visual acuity needs to be
> 6/36 in my left eye and 6/24 in my right eye. I know I have no
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> if an optician would be reluctant to allow this in order for one to
> read a little lower down the chart.

He should be reluctant.

If the lights are dim, you might accomplish the same thing by asking him to
turn up the lights.

-MT

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FKS - 27 Mar 2007 01:31 GMT

Watch Clint Eastwood movies and learn Eastwood's facial expressions. The
optician would not be able to tell whether you are squinting.

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michael toulch - 27 Mar 2007 13:23 GMT

> Hi there
>
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> Any advice would be appreciated.

a little squinting should be acceptable

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