Shapes Card for Preschool Eye Tests (Free PDF)
A picture-shape card for children who can’t read letters yet, from about age 3. Practise the four shapes (triangle, heart, circle and square) so your child is ready for EyeCheck’s online shapes test.
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This card is for practising the shapes. The online test does the actual screening.
How to test a preschooler’s vision at home
- Practise the shapes up close. Point to each shape and name it together until your child knows all four.
- Set up the screen. A laptop or desktop at least 33 cm (13″), with your child 3 m (10 ft) away.
- Cover one eye. Use a patch or a parent’s hand. Don’t press on the eye.
- Make it a game. Praise every answer, and keep sessions short.
- Swap eyes. Then do the other eye. Stop and try another day if your child is tired or upset.
When to book a children’s eye exam
Book an eye exam if you notice any of these:
- An eye that turns in, out, up or down
- Squinting, tilting the head or covering one eye to see
- Sitting very close to screens or holding things close to the face
- Rubbing the eyes a lot, or watery or red eyes
- A family history of lazy eye (amblyopia) or squint (strabismus)
- A Refer result from EyeCheck
See a doctor urgently if a photo shows a white or unusual reflection in your child’s pupil, or if your child’s eye suddenly turns or their vision suddenly changes.
Shapes card FAQ
What age can a child use this card?
From about age 3, once they can name or point to the four shapes.
My child won’t keep the patch on. What can I do?
Try a parent’s hand over the eye or a fun sticker patch, keep sessions short, and make it a game. If it isn’t working, stop and try another day.
Can teachers use this in class?
Yes. Teachers can use the card to practise shapes with a class. To screen a whole class, see EyeCheck for schools.
Is this a full eye chart?
No. It’s a practice card for the four shapes used in EyeCheck’s online test for ages 3–7. The online test does the screening.
