What should the examiner do if a patient cannot read the biggest letter on a chart even after walking closer?
A)Hold out fingers to test vision
B)Use a slit lamp to test vision
C)Whisper the letter to the patient
D)Write "cannot see" on the patient's chart

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Hold out fingers to test vision
The examiner should hold out fingers to test vision if the patient cannot read the biggest letter on the chart even after moving closer. The vision is then recorded as the furthest distance at which the fingers could be counted.

What Should the Examiner Do If a Patient Cannot Read