Procedure:
Have the student sit in a darkened room for about six minutes, which typically is enough time for the eyes to adjust to the darkness. Then ask him or her to walk around the room. Observe if he or she bumps or stumbles into objects.
Results:
_____ Able to ambulate in the dark without problems.
_____ Has difficulty ambulating in the dark.
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