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The Amsler grid is a test often used for patients with macular problems, such as macular degeneration.
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The Acuity grid is a test often used for patients with macular problems, such as macular degeneration.
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The Anglar grid is a test often used for patients with macular problems, such as macular degeneration.
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The Omsler grid is a test often used for patients with macular problems, such as macular degeneration.
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Amsler Grid is a square-shaped grid used to detect or monitor metamorphopsia or scotoma involving the central visual field in various disorders of the macula and optic nerve head.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Amsler grid is a tool that eye doctors 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.
Detailed explanation-3: -Hold the grid at a comfortable reading distance (generally, about 12-14 inches away). Wear your reading glasses if you normally use them. Cover one eye and focus on the black dot in the middle of the grid. Cover the other eye and repeat the test.
Detailed explanation-4: -An Amsler grid test. This can detect wet AMD. If you have wet AMD, lines on the grid appear wavy or curved instead of straight. Or you may see a blank spot or hole on part of the grid.