# Near VA

> Dynamic visual acuity testing charts for medical professionals and home use. (iPhone/iPad app by Shemesh Health Solutions PTY Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/near-va/id1132508313 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Shemesh Health Solutions PTY Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/578849338)
- Category: Medical, Health & Fitness
- Price: $17.99
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 6 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-07-11
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/near-va/id1132508313/reviews.md

## What is Near VA?

NEAR visual acuity testing 

Visual acuity test charts are dynamically prepared based on a users choice of settings

• Test distances from 0.33 to 6 meters (14 inches to 20 feet)
 Enhanced logic for resolution dependence of smallest optotypes at closest test distances

• Gesture driven:
- larger - smaller optotypes (swipe up and down)
- randomization (double tap)
- selection of highlighted letter / line 
- One touch, pop-up magnifier. Helps test administrators verify small letters 

• Masking options
- single lines (vertical + horizontal), 
- single letter (with red or black crowding bars or none), and reverse contrast

•Notations
- 20/xx, LogMar, Decimal, and Metric


• Sloan compliant library: 
- Sloan letters
- Sloan numbers
- Snellen letters
- Tumbling E's
- Landolt C's
- HOTV
- Pediatric
- Japanese
- Korean
- Arabic
- Greek
- Hebrew
- Russian

## Key features

- Dynamically prepared test charts
- Adjustable test distances
- Gesture-driven controls
- Pop-up magnifier
- Masking options
- Multiple notation formats
- Sloan compliant optotype library

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/near-va/id1132508313/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Basic vision testing

*2017-12-13, version 1.0*

Near VA has all of the basic test for acuity and refractions in a portable iPad format.

## Frequently asked questions about Near VA

### What is Near VA?

Near VA is a mobile application that provides a dynamic visual acuity testing tool. It allows users to create customizable eye charts with various optotypes and measurement notations for accurate vision assessments.

### What optotypes are available in Near VA?

Near VA features a Sloan compliant library including Sloan letters, Sloan numbers, Snellen letters, Tumbling E's, Landolt C's, HOTV, Pediatric, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, Greek, Hebrew, and Russian optotypes.

### What test distances does Near VA support?

Near VA supports test distances ranging from 0.33 to 6 meters (approximately 14 inches to 20 feet). It includes enhanced logic for resolution dependence at closer test distances.

### How does Near VA handle masking and magnification?

The app offers masking options for single lines (vertical and horizontal) and single letters with or without crowding bars and reverse contrast. A one-touch pop-up magnifier is also available to help administrators verify small letters.

### What measurement notations does Near VA provide?

Near VA supports multiple notation formats for visual acuity results, including 20/xx, LogMar, Decimal, and Metric.

### What devices is Near VA compatible with?

Near VA is currently supported on iPads. It was last updated on May 24, 2021, with version 1.2.

### How much does Near VA cost?

Near VA is a paid application, priced at $17.99. It does not feature in-app purchases or advertisements.

### What is the user sentiment for Near VA?

Based on available data, Near VA has a rating of 3.0 stars from 2 ratings. This suggests a mixed to neutral user reception.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2 — 2021-05-24

Fixes for iPad Pro and enhancements

### 1.1 — 2018-03-23

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- added 1.5 meter testing
- fixed letters

### 1.0 — 2016-07-11

This update is signed with Apple’s latest signing certificate. No new features are included.

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