Australian Online Eye Test

Test your visual acuity from the comfort of your couch or office chair with our online eye test.

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See if you need help with your vision

This test could help give you an indication of whether if you suffer from myopia (short-sightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness) or other eyesight problems that may require corrective glasses or lenses.

Before you start the online eye test, please remove any prescription glasses or lenses. As eyesight can change over time, performing the test without these aids will give you an indication of the accuracy of your current prescription.

How to use the Chart

Desktop computer recommended
Make sure you're using a desktop computer (or if you're using a laptop or tablet, make sure you've got really long arms!)
Correct test positioning
Position yourself approximately 1 metre from your computer screen, facing it directly, and cover your left eye.
Type the characters as shown
When you click "Start", you will be shown a line of eight characters. In the field below, type the letters as you see them, without spaces.
Click "next" to continue"
Once you've entered each letter, click "Next".
Progress to the next stage
If you've entered all letters correctly, you'll progress to the next stage of the chart.
Test results
If you enter one or more letters incorrectly, you'll be taken through to your results. Oops, was that just a typo? Not to worry. If you feel your mistake was a result of your fingers rather than your eyes, select "Re-Do Test" to go back and try again.
Repeat for right eye
Once you've reached your result, repeat the process for your right eye.

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How Does the Online Eye Test Work?

This interactive eye exam will test your sight from 20/70 to 20/20 vision. If you successfully reach the end of the test, you'll be directed to the 20/20 (perfect vision) results page.

If you wear glasses or contact lenses, it's important to test both with and without your corrective lenses. This will give you an idea as to whether your current script is the correct strength for you.

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Protect your vision

Although the test is designed to give you an idea of how good your eyesight is, it's important to have an optometrist give you a proper examination every two years.

They will be able to give you a more accurate test, in addition to testing for things like glaucoma and cataracts. They'll also be able to discuss treatment options, like laser eye surgery, with you.