The nurse assesses a 4-year-old child's vision as 20/40.This finding is considered:

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Children typically do not have 20/20 vision until age 6 or 7 years.A finding of 20/60 in a 4-year-old child is considered normal.Myopia is diminished distant vision,which is associated with a Snellen chart reading of 20/100.Hyperopia is diminished near vision and is represented by a large fraction,such as 20/15; when found in people over age 45 it is known as presbyopia.

The Nurse Assesses a 4-Year-Old Child's Vision as 20/40