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Macular Degeneration- Online Self
Test
Macular Degeneration Self-Test (Amsler
Grid)
This very simple test can help to
quickly tell you if you have visually
significant disease in the macula:
1) Cover one eye.
2) Stare at the center dot, through
your reading glasses, if you have
them.
3) While concentrating at the
central dot, notice the surrounding
grid. ALL THE LINES SHOULD BE
STRAIGHT.
4) If some of
the lines are wavy and crooked, you
may have
macular degeneration.
Unfortunately, if all the lines are
straight, you still may have a mild form
of macular degeneration; that is,
a negative result on this test does
not guarantee that your maculas are
normal.
The only way to find out if your maculas
are normal is by having a complete eye
exam, through dilated pupils by an
ophthalmologist.
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