Eye Status Tests

These tests do not diagnose; they are for awareness only

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🚨 EMERGENCY WARNING: If experiencing sudden vision loss, severe eye pain, light flashes, curtain-like shadow, or sudden double vision, do NOT perform home tests — seek emergency medical evaluation.

🎯Near-Far Focus Test

Amaç: Observe eye muscle flexibility for focusing.

1.Hold a pen at 30cm.
2.Look at a distant point (6+ meters).
3.Focus pen → 3 sec. Far point → 3 sec.
4.Repeat 10 times.

✅ Clear vision at both distances is expected.

⚠️ Stop if you experience pain, dizziness, sudden vision change or significant double vision.

This test does not diagnose. Consult an eye doctor for any concerns.

👆Convergence Test

Amaç: Observe both eyes working together for near focus.

1.Hold pen at arm's length.
2.Slowly bring to nose while focusing on tip.
3.Stop when it doubles.
4.Note the distance.

✅ Single vision down to 8-10 cm is expected.

⚠️ Stop if you experience pain, dizziness, sudden vision change or significant double vision.

This test does not diagnose. Consult an eye doctor for any concerns.

📖Small Print Reading Test

Amaç: Observe near visual acuity.

1.Hold text at 30-40cm.
2.Read different font sizes.
3.Try each eye separately.

✅ Comfortable reading at normal distance is expected.

⚠️ Stop if you experience pain, dizziness, sudden vision change or significant double vision.

This test does not diagnose. Consult an eye doctor for any concerns.

👁️Smooth Pursuit Test

Amaç: Observe eye tracking ability.

1.Hold pen at 40cm.
2.Move slowly left-right.
3.Keep head still, eyes only.
4.Try up-down and diagonal.

✅ Smooth, uninterrupted tracking is expected.

⚠️ Stop if you experience pain, dizziness, sudden vision change or significant double vision.

This test does not diagnose. Consult an eye doctor for any concerns.

Saccade Test

Amaç: Observe rapid eye movement between points.

1.Hold two pens 30cm apart.
2.Look at one → quickly switch to other.
3.20 repetitions. Head still.

✅ Fast, accurate switches are expected.

⚠️ Stop if you experience pain, dizziness, sudden vision change or significant double vision.

This test does not diagnose. Consult an eye doctor for any concerns.

🙈Cover-Uncover Test

Amaç: Observe potential eye drift.

1.Look at a point 3m away.
2.Cover one eye for 5 sec.
3.Remove hand, watch for movement.
4.Repeat for other eye.

✅ No movement when uncovered is expected.

⚠️ Stop if you experience pain, dizziness, sudden vision change or significant double vision.

This test does not diagnose. Consult an eye doctor for any concerns.

🎯Dominant Eye Test

Amaç: Find which eye is dominant.

1.Extend arms, make a triangle with hands.
2.Look through triangle at distant point.
3.Close each eye alternately.
4.Point stays centered with dominant eye.

✅ Everyone has a dominant eye. This is normal.

⚠️ Stop if you experience pain, dizziness, sudden vision change or significant double vision.

This test does not diagnose. Consult an eye doctor for any concerns.

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🌈Color Discrimination Test

Amaç: Observe color distinction ability.

1.Gather colored pencils or fabrics.
2.Place similar tones side by side.
3.Check if you can distinguish them.

✅ Distinguishing close tones is expected.

⚠️ Stop if you experience pain, dizziness, sudden vision change or significant double vision.

This test does not diagnose. Consult an eye doctor for any concerns.

🔲Contrast Awareness Test

Amaç: Observe low-contrast detection.

1.Prepare gray-tone objects.
2.Check if you can see boundaries.

✅ Distinguishing gray tones is expected.

⚠️ Stop if you experience pain, dizziness, sudden vision change or significant double vision.

This test does not diagnose. Consult an eye doctor for any concerns.

😑Blink Rate / Dryness Test

Amaç: Observe blink frequency and dryness.

1.Look at screen normally for 1 min.
2.Count blinks.
3.Note burning or dryness.
4.Blink 10 times consciously.

✅ Normal: 15-20 blinks/min. At screens: drops to 5-7.

⚠️ Stop if you experience pain, dizziness, sudden vision change or significant double vision.

This test does not diagnose. Consult an eye doctor for any concerns.

📐Amsler Grid Test

Amaç: Check central vision for distortions.

1.Print an Amsler grid.
2.View from 30cm, one eye at a time.
3.Check if lines are straight or wavy.

✅ All lines should appear straight. Waviness may indicate macular disease.

⚠️ Stop if you experience pain, dizziness, sudden vision change or significant double vision.

This test does not diagnose. Consult an eye doctor for any concerns.

👀Peripheral Vision Test

Amaç: Observe side vision awareness.

1.Look straight ahead.
2.Extend arm to side, wiggle finger.
3.Note when you first see movement.

✅ Seeing finger far back is expected. Reduced peripheral vision may indicate glaucoma.

⚠️ Stop if you experience pain, dizziness, sudden vision change or significant double vision.

This test does not diagnose. Consult an eye doctor for any concerns.

💻Post-Screen Fatigue Test

Amaç: Observe screen fatigue effects.

1.Use screen for 20 min.
2.Close eyes and evaluate.
3.Burning? Blurriness? Headache?

✅ Mild fatigue is normal. Persistent pain needs attention.

⚠️ Stop if you experience pain, dizziness, sudden vision change or significant double vision.

This test does not diagnose. Consult an eye doctor for any concerns.

💡Light Sensitivity Test

Amaç: Observe light sensitivity.

1.Stay in dim room 2 min.
2.Switch to normal lighting.
3.Note adaptation time and discomfort.

✅ Brief adaptation is normal. Prolonged pain may indicate photophobia.

⚠️ Stop if you experience pain, dizziness, sudden vision change or significant double vision.

This test does not diagnose. Consult an eye doctor for any concerns.

⚕️ This content is not medical advice. Consult an eye doctor for diagnosis and treatment.