How Sharp Is Your Vision, Really? Find Out With a Visual Acuity Test
A Visual Acuity Test is the quick, painless eye chart test that measures how clearly you see - it's the very first step in almost every eye examination. At Save Sight Centre, this test is built into your doctor's consultation, so there's nothing extra to book and nothing extra to pay.
Fee depends on the consulting doctor. The Visual Acuity Test is always included - never billed separately.
Book Your ConsultationWhat Is a Visual Acuity Test?
A quick, layman's explanation before your visit.
No Contact, No Discomfort
Nothing touches your eye and no drops are used. You simply read the chart while our team notes your score.
The First Step, Every Time
It's the starting point of nearly every eye check-up, guiding whether further tests are needed.
Already Included
At Save Sight Centre, this test is part of your consultation - there's no separate bill for it.
Why Would I Need a Visual Acuity Test?
Eye specialists at Save Sight Centre check your visual acuity in the following situations:
Blurry vision, near or farTo check for myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism or presbyopia as the cause.
Annual or routine eye check-upRecommended every 1-2 years for adults, and annually for seniors.
Before a glasses or contact lens updateTo confirm your current prescription still matches your vision.
Frequent headaches or eye strainEspecially after long hours of screen use or reading.
School or workplace vision screeningCommon for children before school entry and for driving licence certificates.
Diabetes or high blood pressureAs part of a routine health check-up that includes your eyes.
Before LASIK or cataract evaluationTo document your baseline vision before planning surgery.
Monitoring an existing eye conditionTo track whether treatment for glaucoma, retina disease or dry eye is working.
What Happens During a Visual Acuity Test?
Here's exactly how it goes at Save Sight Centre, step by step.
Bring your current glasses or lenses
No other preparation is needed - just let us know if you wear corrective eyewear.
Each eye is tested separately
You'll cover one eye at a time and read the chart from a fixed distance.
Tested with and without correction
This shows both your natural vision and how well your current glasses or lenses are working.
Near vision is checked too
A smaller reading chart checks how well you see up close, especially important after age 40.
Your score is recorded instantly
Results like 20/20 or 20/40 are noted right away - there's no waiting for a report.
The doctor explains your result
As part of your consultation, the doctor tells you what your score means and what, if anything, comes next.
What Do Visual Acuity Test Results Mean?
Your result is written as a fraction. Here's a simple guide to what each range means.
These are general guidelines. Save Sight Centre's doctors interpret your specific result alongside your eye history to decide the right next step.
What Types of Vision Charts Does Save Sight Centre Use?
Different patients need different charts - here's when each one is used.
Snellen Chart
Rows of letters that shrink line by line - the most common test for literate adults.
Tumbling E Chart
Uses the letter "E" facing different directions - ideal for children or non-readers.
LogMAR Chart
Evenly spaced letters for a more precise, clinical-grade reading.
Near Vision Chart
Held close to the eyes to check reading vision, especially for presbyopia.
How Much Does a Visual Acuity Test Cost in Delhi?
At Save Sight Centre, the Visual Acuity Test is never billed on its own - it's part of your consultation fee, which depends on the doctor you see.
| Doctor | Consultation Includes | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Rajeev Jain Director, Retina, Cataract, LASIK & Uvea Specialist |
Visual Acuity Test + full consultation | ₹1,200 |
| Dr. Shuchi Gupta Phacoemulsification, LASIK, Glaucoma & Anterior Segment Specialist |
Visual Acuity Test + full consultation | ₹800 |
| Dr. Ankit Malhotra Phacoemulsification, LASIK, Glaucoma & Anterior Segment Specialist |
Visual Acuity Test + full consultation | ₹800 |
Why Choose Save Sight Centre for Your Visual Acuity Test?
For over 15 years, our team in Adarsh Nagar has treated visual acuity testing as more than a quick chart reading - it's the first clue that guides every decision that follows, from a simple glasses update to a full retina work-up.
We've checked the vision of over 1,70,000 patients across Delhi NCR, so our doctors know how to read between the lines of a score and decide quickly what, if anything, needs deeper investigation.
See Dr. Rajeev Jain's full profile →
See Dr. Shuchi Gupta's full profile →
Frequently Asked Questions About Visual Acuity Test
Straight answers to the most common questions our patients search for.
No. A visual acuity test is completely painless and non-invasive. At Save Sight Centre, you simply read letters or symbols on a chart from a set distance - nothing touches your eye and no drops are required.
A visual acuity test usually takes only 5 to 10 minutes for both eyes. At Save Sight Centre, it is performed as part of your doctor's consultation, so there is no extra waiting time or separate appointment needed.
20/20 vision means you can see clearly at 20 feet what a person with normal vision sees at 20 feet - it is the standard benchmark for normal eyesight. At Save Sight Centre, our doctors explain your exact result and what it means for your daily activities.
No, a visual acuity test only measures how sharp your vision is. Save Sight Centre's consultation combines this test with a broader eye examination, so any underlying cause of reduced vision - such as refractive error, cataract or retinal disease - can be identified in the same visit.
Your vision is usually checked both with and without your glasses or contact lenses, so you don't need to remove them beforehand. Save Sight Centre's team will guide you on when to keep them on or take them off during the exam.
Children should have their first visual acuity test before starting school and then every 1-2 years. Adults are advised to test every 1-2 years, while seniors and anyone with diabetes or an existing eye condition should visit Save Sight Centre annually or as advised by the doctor.
The visual acuity test is included in your consultation fee at Save Sight Centre - there is no separate charge. The consultation fee depends on the doctor: Dr. Rajeev Jain charges ₹1,200, while Dr. Shuchi Gupta and Dr. Ankit Malhotra each charge ₹800.
A visual acuity test alone cannot diagnose glaucoma or cataract, but a sudden or unexplained drop in your score often prompts Save Sight Centre's specialists to run further tests like OCT, Pentacam or a detailed retina check to confirm the cause.
A Snellen chart shows rows of letters that get progressively smaller and is the most common vision chart. A LogMAR chart uses five letters per line with more evenly spaced sizing, giving a more precise reading - Save Sight Centre uses the chart best suited to your age and needs.
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