Bmv Eye Exam Chart

Use VisionCheck to take a vision test at your convenience. The test results will provide you with your EyeGlass Numbers. Use the EyeGlass Numbers to order eyeglasses. After you receive your corrective eyewear, go back to the DMV to retake the vision test and get your driver’s license. Snellen Eye Chart Home use of this Snellen eye chart will help you determine the clarity of your distance vision. This can be useful to screen children for nearsightedness, which causes blurry distance vision. The chart also can help you determine if you meet the legal visual acuity requirement for a valid driver’s license (20/40 in most states).

In Ohio, drivers are required to renew their driver’s licenses every four years. The process involves providing identification, reviewing your information and completing a vision screening. For many drivers, passing the vision screening is simple, but when several drivers failed the test, Dr. Lara Leach of Horvath Vision Care took notice.

“Several of my patients were coming into my office due to failing their vision tests at various Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) locations around Columbus,” Dr. Leach said.

After evaluating her patients who had failed the vision test, Dr. Leach discovered there was an issue with the BMV’s interpretation of The State of Ohio’s vision standards for driver’s licenses.

Dmv Eye Exam Chart

“Upon examining these patients, I realized the BMV was misinterpreting The State of Ohio vision laws; drivers need to see a minimum of 20/40 acuity with both eyes together, not 20/30 with each eye individually as they were told at the BMV,” Dr. Leach said.

Because driving is a necessity for many people, losing the ability to drive due to vision can hinder daily life. Columbus Ophthalmology Associates’ President, Dr. James McHale, understands how it can change patient’s lives.

“Our independence is directly linked to our ability to drive. It’s difficult to tell a patient with glaucoma, stroke or macular degeneration that they can’t drive anymore,” Dr. McHale said.

Furthermore, Dr. Leach sees the impact of the driver’s test and how failing can alter a patient’s lifestyle.

“Even passing the driver’s vision test at a BMV office can produce a lot of anxiety,” Dr. Leach said. “If a driver’s license is denied due to vision problems, it can have a devastating effect for most Americans who are dependent on driving for work, school, social engagements and simply getting around town.”

Knowing the vision test error could affect many Ohio driver’s lives, Dr. Leach took action. She contacted the Ohio Registrar, Don Petit, who swiftly worked to correct the issue by contacting the office managers and instructing them to review the Ohio laws and retrain the BMV vision examiners. Due to Dr. Leach and Petit’s actions, many Ohio drivers will pass their vision tests at the BMV without being needlessly sent for an eye examination, saving them time and money, as well as the anxiety of losing their driving privileges.

Recognizing the work of our optometric partners is important, and we want to highlight Dr. Leach’s demonstration of outstanding public service that benefits our whole community. She is a busy mother of two and a skilled optometrist who works at Horvath Vision Care. To learn more about Dr. Leach, visit here.

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Searching for a free eye chart to check your vision at home?

Ohio Dmv Eye Exam Chart

Simply click on the image to the right, and your download will begin. You can use this eye chart to check your entire family's vision.

Remember: This is not a substitute for a complete medical eye exam by a licensed optometrist. But it could help you identify potential vision problems that demand professional attention.

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How to Use the Eye Chart

Print the free eye chart on regular 8 1/2 x 11-inch paper
Tack or tape the chart to a windowless wall in a well-lit room at eye level
Measure ten feet from the wall
Cover one eye (if you wear glasses for distance vision, keep them on)
Have another person point to each line as you read the letters out loud and keep track of which letters you get right
Continue to the bottom row or until you can no longer read the letters
Write down the number of the smallest line where you identified the majority of letters correctly (Ex. If you were able to read 5 out of 8 letters on line 8, you would write 20/20.)
Cover the other eye and repeat steps 5-7

What Do the Results Mean?

That depends on the age of the person being tested. A 3- to 4-year-old should be able to read the 20/40 line, and a 5-year-old the 20/30 line. Older children and adults should be able to read the majority of letters on the 20/20 line.

If you notice any results that fall outside these standards, be sure to schedule an eye exam with your Vision Source doctor.

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