Visiometrics:

By:
Yined Hernandez ID 871097
Diana Ramos ID 546662
Dora Buitrago ID 874386
Visiometry Definition

It is a screening test used to evaluate

the visual capacity of the worker,
which includes: Assessment of near and
far visual acuity, color perception,
depth and muscular balance, being
able to determine the severity of
optical defects and identify those who
require complementary examinations.
more promptly.
 Indications

are an important form of prevention of eye

disorders and diseases, allowing in this why an
easier detection of visual problems associated
with age or other factors that can trigger
significant loss of it, external factors such as the
environment (exposure to wind, sunlight,
inappropriate to carry out specific tasks) or
pathophysiological factors such as ametropia,
genetic factors and degenerative diseases,
among others.
 What does the test identify
Identifies the visual capacity of the workers. It
detects cases with possible alterations that must, be
specified through other tests, in order to be
intervened or corrected. It makes it possible to
classify the severity of optical defects and identifies
those who require complementary examinations
more quickly. Send cases that require it to
optometry or ophthalmology for correction.
Implement the PVE Epidemiological Surveillance
Programs for Visual Health.
 Labor Utility

It is carried out to find out in what range is the visual

capacity of the worker and if the vision that he has
allows him to perform in the different functions to be
developed at work
Labor Utility

Hence the importance of companies

implementing health programs so that their
employees have optimal visual health,
considering that for this a good environment in
the work area and eye protection are required,
by means of an examination occupational
medicine known as occupational visiometry