Dr. Snellen's 20/20: The Development and Use of the Eye Chart.

Brajkovich, Helen L.

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ERIC Number: EJ237754

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1980-Oct

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Dr. Snellen's 20/20: The Development and Use of the Eye Chart.

Brajkovich, Helen L.

Journal of School Health, v50 n8 p472-474 Oct 1980

The most commonly used chart for testing eye acuity is the Snellen Chart, developed more than 100 years ago. A description is given of the way this chart works, its uses, and its limitations. (JD)

Descriptors: Elementary Education, Optometrists, Optometry, Vision Tests, Visual Impairments

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Language: English

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