In the D4 Vision assessment, which statement best describes how close-vision is tested?

In the D4 Vision assessment, which statement best describes how close-vision is tested?

• A. Ask the person to describe their ability to read, without any practical test.
• B. Only test distance vision with eye charts.
• C. Test the accuracy of the assessment by having the person read regular-size print in a book or newspaper using their customary close-vision aid.
• D. Evaluate color vision using a color plate test.

Answer: (C)

Close-vision testing is about how well a person can actually perform near tasks using their usual near-vision aid. The best approach is to have them read regular-size print in a book or newspaper with the glasses or other aid they normally use, so the assessment reflects real-world reading ability. This practical test shows how accurately they can read under typical daily conditions, not just whether they think they can or cannot. Describing reading ability without a practical test doesn’t reveal how well they perform, testing only distance vision misses near tasks, and color-vision tests aren’t related to reading print near the eyes.

Close-vision testing is about how well a person can actually perform near tasks using their usual near-vision aid. The best approach is to have them read regular-size print in a book or newspaper with the glasses or other aid they normally use, so the assessment reflects real-world reading ability. This practical test shows how accurately they can read under typical daily conditions, not just whether they think they can or cannot. Describing reading ability without a practical test doesn’t reveal how well they perform, testing only distance vision misses near tasks, and color-vision tests aren’t related to reading print near the eyes.