Calibration for subject's viewing distance
For Symbol Acuity and Crowding the viewing distance must be calibrated based on the size of the image on your screen, however for all tests, it would be best if the viewing distance was correct. Use the resources below to calculate the correct viewing distance
Viewing distance for Symbol Acuity and all tests EXCEPT Crowding
Times the length you have measured by 10 to get the viewing distance for Symbol Acuity and all tests EXCEPT Crowding
Length of line on your screen (cm) |
Correct viewing distance (cm) |
3 |
40 |
3.5 |
45 |
5 |
65 |
10 |
130 |
Viewing distance for crowding
Length of line on your screen (cm) |
Correct viewing distance (cm) |
3 |
180 |
3.5 |
210 |
5 |
300 |
10 |
600 |