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The Amsler grid eye test helps you see vision distortions (metamorphopsia) that can happen if you have certain conditions affecting your macula. The Amsler grid also helps you show an eye care specialist where the distortions are in your visual field.
The Amsler grid is a quick and simple test that any patient can perform at home. Its purpose is to check the integrity of the central retina, known as the “macula”. The aim of this test is primarily to rule out the development of a disease known as Age-dependent Macular degeneration (AMD).
19 wrz 2023 · The Amsler grid exam is a simple sight test people can do at home. It involves closing one eye, looking at a printed grid of squares, and noticing any distortions.
6 wrz 2024 · If you notice distortion for the first time, you will need to have a professional eye exam. While performing the Amsler grid test, if you are unable to see all four corners of the grid you should also have an eye exam to check for conditions such as glaucoma or retinitis pigmentosa.
28 lip 2020 · The Amsler grid is a tool that opticians use to detect vision problems resulting from damage to the macula (the central part of the retina) or the optic nerve. The damage may be caused by macular degeneration or other eye diseases, so the Amsler grid is useful in detecting these problems.
17 sie 2024 · An Amsler grid, also known as an Amsler grid test, is a tool you can use at home to test your eyes for vision problems. It’s commonly used to test for signs of age-related macular degeneration...
3 maj 2023 · The Amsler grid can help you see this happening before it's too late. Vision in people with AMD usually diminishes gradually, so they may not be aware of how much sight they have lost. That’s why they must use a special testing tool called an Amsler grid to check their eyesight every day.
