We test our eyes by looking at an eye chart. Right?

Not exactly!

Not if you want to get to the root of the problem. And not just treat the symptoms, as glasses do.

The eye chart tests for only one visual skill - acuity.

Unfortunately, acuity is the "last link in the chain."

By the time a person has trouble seeing the eye chart clearly, underlying difficulties have already developed in the visual system.

This vision test may seem simple on the surface, but it helps to uncover some of the underlying patterns that contribute to vision problems.

Answer each question by choosing YES or NO.
Then score your vision test when you're done answering the questions.

1. Do you wear glasses/contacts now? YES NO

2. Have your glasses/contacts become stronger over the years? YES NO

3. Do you work with a computer? YES NO

4. Do your eyes ever tire (burn, itch) when reading? YES NO

5. Do you ever see double images or halos around images? YES NO

6. Do you suffer from eye strain and/or tension headaches? YES NO

Take your glasses/contacts off to answer questions 7-13.

7. Cover one eye. From 24 inches (61 cm), look at the center of the circle of radiating lines below with the other eye. Do some of the lines appear blacker or darker than others? YES NO

8. Cover the other eye and perform the same test. Do some of the lines appear blacker or darker than others? YES NO

9. Close your eyes and cup your palms over your closed eyes. Do you see black? YES NO

10. Without glasses/contacts, can you read the line below at 24 INCHES (61 cm)? YES NO

 

11. Without glasses/contacts, can you read the line below at 10 FEET (3 meters)? YES NO

Sit 20-24 inches (51-61 cm) away from the screen with this circle at eye level.
Hold your right thumb between your eyes and the screen.

12. Focus on your thumb. In the background, do you see 2 images of the circle? YES NO

13. Focus on the circle. In the foreground, do you see 2 images of your thumb? YES NO

SCORING: Questions 1 - 8: Score 1 point for each YES answer. Questions 9 - 13: Score 1 point for each NO answer.

RESULTS: If your total is more than 2, your eyes will benefit from a regular routine of vision improvement. The higher your total score, the more your eyes will benefit.

Start changing these underlying patterns with a training system such as The Program for Better Vision, and your problems with acuity can start to improve. The Program can help you see more clearly, reduce or end your dependency on glasses and relieve feelings of discomfort and tiredness in your eyes.

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