Ophthalmic Assistant

Category - Visual Assessment

The best visual target for a neonate is a
  1. human face.
  2. toy.
  3. finger.
  4. Snellen chart.
Explanation
Answer: A - human face.

The best visual target for a neonate is a human face. Visual assessment of a neonate is often limited to determining whether vision is present and equal in both eyes. After 3 to 4 months, an infant is able to follow a target past the midline at which time a toy, preferably of high contrast, can be used.
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