What should be the distance between Mr. Saleto and the Snellen chart? 6ftaway  What instructions can Casey give to Mr. Saleto if he uses glasses? By using the Snellen chart, is Cassey testing distance or near visual acuity? What does it mean if the result of the test is 20/60? What are some nonverbal cues that may indicate that the patient is having difficulty reading the line to which Cassey is pointing?

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What should be the distance between Mr. Saleto and the Snellen chart? 6ftaway 
What instructions can Casey give to Mr. Saleto if he uses glasses?

  • By using the Snellen chart, is Cassey testing distance or near visual acuity?
  • What does it mean if the result of the test is 20/60?
  • What are some nonverbal cues that may indicate that the patient is having difficulty reading the line to which Cassey is pointing?

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