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Vision Screening
A simple eye examination designed to measure
near-sightedness, far-sightedness, color blindness, and depth
perception. This eye test is commonly given to forklift operators,
warehouse workers, firefighters, and hazardous material teams.
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Before Testing Begins |
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To save time, the clerical part of the individual employee industrial record form should be completed before testing begins, checking to be certain all the spaces are filled in.
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Tests to be Completed |
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visual acuity: |
clearness or sharpness of images |
depth perception: |
ability to judge distance of objects from each
other or from the observer |
peripheral vision: |
ability to perceive the presence, motion, or
color of objects outside the direct line of vision |
color deficiency: |
ability to perceive differences in selected
colors. |
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Test Procedures |
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Our technician presents the employee a series of slides and the responses are recorded on the industrial record form, dated, and signed by both the technician and the employee. The test requires 5 to 10 minutes per employee. |
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Follow Up Procedures |
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Employees with known sight impediments are tested with their eyeglasses or contact lenses in place. If prescription lenses are found to be required or need updating, the employee is informed of the test results and referred for a full diagnostic eye test and/or medical follow-up, if appropriate. |
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