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Amsler Grid Test: A Window into Macular Health

?üîç What It Is

The Amsler Grid Test is a diagnostic tool that helps detect visual disturbances in the central retina, particularly the macula. Developed in 1945 by Swiss ophthalmologist Marc Amsler, it consists of a simple square grid of horizontal and vertical lines with a central fixation dot.

?üߙ How It Works

• The patient views the grid from a standard reading distance (usually 30 cm).

• Each eye is tested separately while focusing on the central dot.

• Any distortions, blurring, missing areas, or wavy lines indicate possible macular pathology such as:

  • Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD)

  • Macular edema

  • Central serous retinopathy

  • Choroidal neovascularization

?üìã Clinical Uses

• Routine Screening for patients at risk of macular diseases

• Home Monitoring of disease progression or treatment response

• Post-treatment surveillance in retinal therapies or surgeries

?üí° Advantages

• Simple, non-invasive, and cost-effective

• Enables early detection of subtle changes

• Useful for patient education and ongoing self-monitoring

• Can be digitized for mobile or online use

?üõë Limitations

• Subjective interpretation‚Äîrelies on patient‚Äôs report

• Cannot detect peripheral visual field issues

• Less effective in very early or subtle disease stages

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Consult a healthcare professional prior to use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.

Keep out of reach of children. Store in a cool, dry place. Do not use if seal under cap is broken or missing.

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