OPTEC® 1000 DMV Vision Tester - Instruction and Maintenance Manual

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Instruction and maintenance manual for the OPTEC® 1000 DMV Vision Tester by Stereo Optical Company, Inc. Covers vision testing basics, including how to guide and communicate with subjects, the role of eyeglasses or contact lenses, and precautions for room lighting and lens/face glare. Provides step-by-step setup and operation of the control panel, explains eye switches, day/night simulation, power and ready indicators, perimeter test switch functions, test execution flow, and key safety/checkpoint items.

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Vision Testing

Operating the Control Panel of the OPTEC® 1000

Control switches

Perimeter test switches

Administering the Tests

Perimeter testing

Maintenance of the OPTEC® 1000 Vision Tester

INSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL OPTEC® 1000 DMV VISION TESTER Stereo Optical Company, Inc. 8600 W. Catalpa Ave. , Suite 703 , Chicago, IL 60656 USA Phone: 1.773.867.0380 or 1.800.344.9500 Fax: 1.773.867.0388 [Email:](Email: Sales@StereoOptical.com)[ ](Email: Sales@StereoOptical.com)[Sales@StereoOptical.com](Email: Sales@StereoOptical.com)[ ](Email: Sales@StereoOptical.com)[www.StereoOptical.com](www.StereoOptical.com) © Copyright 2017 Stereo Optical Company, Inc. Optec is a registered trademark of Stereo Optical Company, Inc. TABLE OF CONTENTS I. Vision Testing 1 II. Operating the Control Panel of the OPTEC® 1000 1 III. Administering the Tests 4 V. Maintenance of the OPTEC® 1000 Vision Tester 5 I. VISION TESTING To be a skillful tester you must become familiar with the OPTEC® 1000 Vision Tester. Look into the instrument and note what happens when the eyeswitches are ON and OFF. It is important to recognize whatever the subject may be describing and be able to answer any questions. Concentrate on acquiring a smooth delivery of instruction and description of the test target. The tester's expertise can help relax the subject, get better cooperation and a more accurate response. When speaking to the subject, never act surprised or provoked by their responses or lack of response. Give the subject every opportunity to demonstrate their best vision. If the subject is wearing glasses or contact lenses, they should wear them during the testing to determine whether they meet the requirements for corrected vision. The table or counter should be of convenient height with surface space for the instrument. Normal room lighting is acceptable, but care should be taken to avoid light shining on the lenses or on the subject's face. II. OPERATING THE OPTEC ® 1000 The first step is to connect the control panel to the instrument. Connect the multi-prong plug to the back of the control panel. The plug will fit in only one way. Push the plugs together and tighten the screw on each side of the plug. You should not have to unplug the control panel once you have joined the instrument and panel together. Plug control panel into an electrical outlet by using the black cord with the three (3) prong plug. (110 V AC) CONTROL PANEL OPERATIONS CONTROL SWITCHES: From left to right; (see figure \# 1) Figure \#1 TOP ROW: First: Right Eye Switch: Orange color; when the switch is turned ON (depressed) the right eye will see the target, when the switch is turned OFF (raised) the right eye will see nothing. Second: Left Eye Switch: Green color; same as above. When both switches are ON together, the subject will see with both eyes (binocularly) . Third: Day/Night Control: White color; when this switch is raised, daylight conditions are simulated in the instrument. When the switch is depressed, night-time conditions are simulated in the instrument. Most testing is done under day-light conditions. Fourth: Power Switch: Red color; this controls the power for the instrument. Depressed, the power is ON. Raised, the power is OFF. Fifth Ready Light: Green color; this will light when the subject applies pressure to the headrest trigger and is in the proper position to be tested. MIDDLE ROW: Perimeter Test First: Yellow Color: 45° nasal perimeter test. When the switch is held down, a momentary light will flash in the face plate. The light will appear on the opposite side from the side you are testing. Second: Blue Color: 55° temporal perimeter test Third: Blue Color: 70° temporal perimeter test Fourth: Blue Color: 85° temporal perimeter test These switches are momentary. They will only flash as long as pressure is applied and will flash along the side you are testing. The same switches are used for testing both right and left sides. Turn the eye switch off for the eye not being tested. BOTTOM ROW: Test Switches First: TEST \#1: White color; depress switch and test will be illuminated. Press again

FAQs

What should a vision tester do to prepare and communicate effectively with the subject?

Become familiar with the OPTEC® 1000 Vision Tester and give clear instructions while remaining calm and non-provocative to the subject’s responses. Encourage the subject to demonstrate their best vision.

How are the eywitches and day/night control used during testing?

Set the right and left eye switches (orange and green) to control which eye sees the target, and keep the day/night switch in the required raised/depressed position to simulate daylight or night-time conditions.

What are the key operational checkpoints before administering perimeter testing?

Confirm the instrument is plugged into a 110–120V AC outlet, activate it with the red power switch, verify both eye switches are ON when required, prepare clean headrest tissue, and ensure the subject presses the forehead against the headrest trigger.

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