“How can I test my eyesight at home?”

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“How can I test my eyesight at home?”

I am a 30 year old male. I want to know how can I test my eyesight at home?

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**Dr. Howard R. Krauss** Ophthalmologist SANTA MONICA, CA · Accepted Answer

Dr. Howard R. Krauss Ophthalmologist SANTA MONICA, CA

Please see this response from the American Academy of Ophthalmology: https://www.aao.org/eye-health/tips-prevention/home-eye-test-children-adults

**Lawrence M. Jacobson** Ophthalmologist New York, NY · Accepted Answer

Lawrence M. Jacobson Ophthalmologist New York, NY

There are some apps you can download that you can use as a quick approximation of your vision.

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**Dr. Marshall N. Cyrlin** Ophthalmologist Southfield, MI · Accepted Answer

Dr. Marshall N. Cyrlin Ophthalmologist Southfield, MI

You can find distance and near eye charts on google. Be sure to use correct distance.

**Cze H. Low** Ophthalmologist Singapore, · Accepted Answer

Cze H. Low Ophthalmologist Singapore,

Yes, you can test on an eye chart at six meters distance.

**Dr. Fatima Qureshi** Optometrist Lafayette, LA · Accepted Answer

Dr. Fatima Qureshi Optometrist Lafayette, LA

You can’t ! Go you your eyecare provider .