How do I use my Amsler Grid?
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Amsler Grid
You have been diagnosed with macular degeneration, now what?
When diagnosed with Macular Degeneration, you will be told to monitor your vision at home. You should try to incorporate the amsler grid into your daily schedule. This is an important tool for tracking early changes in your macula.
See below for a printable Amsler Grid
To Use the grid:
* Place the grid at normal reading distance, approximately 14” away; You can place this grid near your bathroom mirror, on your refrigerator, wherever you will remember to use it every day.
* Cover one eye – test one eye at a time; If you wear a reading glass prescription, please put your glasses on.
* Look straight at the black spot in the middle of the card.
While still looking at the dot:
* Do you see all four corners of the grid?
* Are all the lines on the grid straight (not wavy)?
* Any areas missing on the grid?
If you notice any changes with the grid, contact Middlesex Eye Physicians to schedule an appointment with your ophthalmologist; Please inform the receptionist that you have a change on your amsler grid.
Amsler Grid
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