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Amsler Grid
The Amsler grid is
a safe and simple, self-administered screening test
used to evaluate possible problem areas in the
macula. It is most commonly used by patients
with or suspected
of having
macular degeneration. Early
detection is important because the worse macular
degeneration gets, and the larger the area of
leakage (in cases of "wet"
macular degeneration)
becomes, the more difficult the disease is to treat.
This is why you should learn how to use the Amsler
Grid. If you don't have a grid, bookmark this page
and come to visit any time you want to test
yourself. Or, simply print this page out and
use it daily.
Cover one eye and note the dot in the center. While
keeping your eye trained on the dot, notice the
lines which cross over the rest of the box. Ask
yourself the following questions:
- Are you able to see the corners and sides of the
square?
- Do you see any wavy lines?
- Are there any holes or missing areas?
Repeat this test on
your other eye. If the lines are bent or
missing you may have a vision problem in that eye
and you should schedule an appointment with your
retinal specialist for a
dilated eye exam.
Printable Amsler Grid version
Click here for interactive Eye Anatomy animation
A different type of grid for enhanced protection-->
http://www.ixm.us/
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