Abstract: Objective: To understand the current situation of knowledge, attitude and behavior of ophthalmic nurses on distant vision test and analyze its influencing factors. Methods: A total of 228 nurses recruited from 23 hospitals in Beijing through convenience sampling were investigated in February 2023 with a self-designed questionnaire on knowledge, attitude and behavior of distant vision test. The associated factors were analyzed. Results: The scores of knowledge, attitude and behavior of ophthalmic nurses in distant vision test were (7.43±1.68), (26.80±2.11) and (43.73±4.89), respectively. Multiple linear regression analysis showed that age and whether they had received the relevant training of the standard logarithmic visual acuity chart (GB 11533—2011) were associated with the knowledge of distant vision test; whether they had received the training of distant vision test was associated with the attitude score (P<0.05). Conclusion: The knowledge of distant vision test among ophthalmic nurses is at a medium level. Nurses hold a positive attitude towards distant vision test. The distant vision test behavior basically meets the standard requirements. Hospital managers should pay attention to the standardized training and assessment of distant vision test for ophthalmic nurses, especially younger nurse, and continue to encourage and train ophthalmic nurses to standardize the behavior of distant vision test.

Key words: ophthalmic nurse; distant vision test; knowledge, attitude and behavior; survey