Show pageOld revisionsBacklinksBack to top This page is read only. You can view the source, but not change it. Ask your administrator if you think this is wrong. ====== Reading Mechanics ====== * Visual/ocular characteristics needed for reading/work * Testing in theses areas needed to assess the visual requirements for reading * This does not include the brain processing needed to accomplish reading comprehension or reading memory. ====Visual Acuity==== * Near best corrected vision * Distance best corrected vision ====Convergence==== * [[convergence|Convergence Amplitudes]] * [[convergence|Near point of convergence]] ====Accommodation==== * Accommodative amplitudes with dynamic retinoscopy * Near point of accommodation ====Stereo acuity==== * contour stereo test (stereo fly) or randot test ====Smooth Pursuit==== * Horizontal slow eye movements should be repeatable and accurate for approximately 45 degrees to each side * Can also test vertical movements * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRDDKKqkdTg|U Michigan Video example]] ====Saccades==== * Voluntary horizontal saccades should be quick and accurate * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRDDKKqkdTg|U Michigan Video example]] ====Ocular Alignment==== * Near cover/uncover test * Near alternate cover test