While assessing visual acuity, you notice that the patient is turning his head side to side for an oblique, or peripheral, view of the Snellen chart, raising your suspicion that the patient may suffer from:

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Turning the head side to side for an oblique or peripheral view of the Snellen chart suggests the patient is trying to compensate for a loss of central vision, which is a hallmark symptom of macular degeneration.

While Assessing Visual Acuity, You Notice That the Patient Is