Jaeger chart on different Jaeger cards currently in use is very high. Therefore, test results with different Jaeger cards are not comparable. More commonly, distance vision acuity is tested using the Snellen chart, familiarly seen wall mounted with a large letter at the top. Jaeger chart The Jaeger chart is an eye chart used in testing near vision acuity. It is a card on which paragraphs of text are printed, with the text sizes increasing from 0.37mm to 2.5mm. This card is to be held by a patient at a fixed distance from the eye dependent on the J size being read.
Eye care in the United Kingdom is given the prescription which can be fulfilled by any optician. In April 2006, the Scottish Government agreed to the introduction of an enhanced General Ophthalmic Services eye examination, with higher fees. Free NHS sight tests are available to any UK resident and are a thorough examination to check the health of the eyes. Fees for optometrists are £45.00 for a primary eye examination for patients over 60, and £37 for those under 60 and £21.50 a supplementary examination. For the extra money a Scottish optometrist has to be assessed as fit to practice to the higher standard, has restrictions