Viewing the patient’s chart, the nurse notes the patient has 20/100 vision. How does the nurse interpret these results?

The patient can see at 20 feet what the average person can see at 100 feet. The Snellen chart is used to test visual acuity and is performed at a distance of 20 feet. The patient with 20/100 vision can see at 20 feet what the average individual can see at 100 feet. Legally blind is the designation for individuals with 20/200 vision (or worse) with corrected vision. The 20/100 vision is not a fraction and does not indicate that the patient can only read 1/5th of the letters.

Viewing the patient’s chart, the nurse notes the patient ha...

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