Cardiff Acuity Test for Low Vision

Similar to the Cardiff Standard Acuity Test, the Cardiff Acuity Test for Low Vision is a testing method developed to detect low vision in toddlers, as well as older children and adults with intellectual impairment. It provides a means to diagnose individuals that are otherwise difficult to test – either due to age or developmental issues – enabling visual impairment to be diagnosed and managed.

Features and Benefits of the Acuity Test for Low Vision

• Developed to test vision in toddlers (ages one – three years)
• Suitable for older children and adults with intellectual impairment
• Kit includes 45 laminated cards with vanishing optotypes
• Relies on Preferential Looking to carry out testing
• Provides testing at 30 acuity levels when used at both distances
• Supports testing from 20/320 to 20/640 (6/96 to 6/192)

More About the Cardiff Acuity Test for Low Vision

The Cardiff Acuity Test for Low Vision uses 45 cards with vanishing optotypes that are familiar to children to test for low vision. The procedure functions as a game in order to attract and hold the attention of a young child.

The test uses the Preferential Looking technique – where the examiner assesses the subject based on their eye movements ,rather than requiring recognition of the image or answers from the test subject. This method enables young children and individuals of all ages with intellectual impairment to be tested accurately.

The Cardiff Acuity Test For Low Vision Kit Contents

This kit supports testing at 30 acuity levels (when used at distances of 1m and 50cm) and covers a range from 20/320 to 20/640 (6/96 to 6/192). The cards are labelled by acuity level equivalents in decimal, metres, feet, Snellen and LogMAR for both test distances to enable easy diagnosis.