What is Your Eye-Q?
Take Our Quiz
Take this quick test to find out if you are among the millions of older Americans who may have a vision problem and may benefit from an examination by an optometrist or ophthalmologist. If you wear glasses or contact lenses, answer the questions in terms of how you see when wearing these corrective lenses.
Do you ever feel that problems with your vision make it difficult for you to do the things you would like to do?
Yes 1 pt.
No 0 pts.
Can you see the large print headlines in the newspaper?
Yes
0 pts.
No
1 pt.
Can you see the regular print in newspapers, magazines or books?
Yes
0 pts.
No
1 pt.
Can you see the numbers and names in a telephone directory?
Yes
0 pts.
No
1 pt.
When you are walking in the street, can you see the "WALK" sign and street name signs?
Yes
0 pts.
No
1 pt.
When crossing the street, do cars seem to appear very suddenly?
Yes
1 pt.
No
0 pts.
Does trouble with your vision make it difficult for you to watch TV, play cards, sew, or do any similar type of activity?
Yes
1 pt.
No
0 pts.
Does trouble with your vision make it difficult for you to see labels on medicine bottles?
Yes
1 pt.
No
0 pts.
Does trouble with your vision make it difficult for you to read prices when you shop?
Yes
1 pt.
No
0 pts.
Does trouble with your vision make it difficult for you to read your own mail?
Yes
1 pt.
No
0 pts.
Does trouble with your vision make it difficult for you to read your own handwriting?
Yes
1 pt.
No
0 pts.
Can you recognize the faces of family or friends when they are across an average size room?
Yes
0 pts.
No
1 pt.
Do you have any particular difficulty seeing in dim light?
Yes
1 pt.
No
0 pts.
Do you tend to sit very close to the television?
Yes
1 pt.
No
0 pts.
Has a doctor ever told you that nothing more can be done for your vision?
Yes
1 pt.
No
0 pts.
A total score of nine (9) or more points indicates the need for a vision examination conducted by an optometrist or ophthalmologist.
To find out more about vision impairment and vision rehabilitation services, call Lighthouse International at (800) 829-0500.
This Functional Vision Screening Questionnaire is a publication of Lighthouse International, 1996. The publication of The Functional Vision Screening Questionnaire was funded in part by a grant from The National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, U.S. Department of Education, 122A20019.