Amsler Grid

TAKING THE EXAM:

1. Sit in an area with good lighting and hold the chart at eye level at a comfortable reading distance (about 12"-14").
    

2. If you wear glasses, keep them on, but cover one eye completely.
    

3. Stare with your other eye at the central dot on the grid. At the same time, observe the pattern of vertical and horizontal lines on the chart.
    

4. Repeat the test with the other eye.
    

5. If you see see any crooked or bent lines or any wavy, missing, blurry or discolored lines, make an appointment with Emerald Coast Eye Institute immediately.  850-862-4001 or 800-785-5460.

If a diagnosis for macular degeneration is made by your doctor, you should use the grid on a daily basis, marking any areas of distortion on the chart, to check for changes in vision.