Test Visual FieldsBy: Carmen Willings
teachingvisuallyimpaired.com Updated June 14, 2025 The visual field refers to the total area that can be seen without moving the eyes or head. As part of a Functional Vision Evaluation (FVE), assessing a student's visual fields is critical, even if clinical eye reports do not indicate any deficits. Many ophthalmologists and optometrists do not formally assess visual fields in young children due to the student's age or limited cooperation.
Typical visual field ranges from the center of gaze are:
Methods of Visual Field AssessmentObservation
Often, the most effective and natural way to identify field restrictions is. Look for behaviors that suggest difficulty detecting objects in specific areas of the visual field. Confrontation Field Testing (Informal) This is a simple and quick method to estimate field limitations:
Functional Implications of Visual Field Loss
Impact on FunctionA restricted peripheral field (less than 180 degrees) may:
Recommendations & StrategiesBased on the student’s visual field findings, consider the following supports:
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