Comprehensive EyeCare of Central Ohio

Amsler Grid

AMSLER GRID

This grid is used to test the macula, the very central part of the retina.  People with these conditions or taking certain medications should screen themselves once a week.

  a) Macular degeneration
  b) Risk factors for macular degeneration (family history or
         macular drusen)
  c) Currently taking Plaquenil or chloroquine

 
Please follow the instructions below:
  1) Test one eye at a time and wear your glasses that you use
          for reading.
  2) Hold the grid at your normal reading distance.
  3) Stare at the center dot and observe any abnormalities such
         as missing areas, distorted or wavy lines, etc.
  4) Check your vision with this grid at least once a week.
  5) Contact your eye care professional if you see any new
          changes.


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of this Amsler Grid and its instructions. 



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