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Amsler Grid is a grid of horizontal and vertical lines used to monitor a person's central visual field. It is a diagnostic tool that aids in the detection of visual disturbances caused by changes in the retina, particularly the macula (e.g. macular degeneration, Epiretinal membrane), as well as the optic nerve and the visual pathway to the brain. ...read more from Wikipedia
Top Resources on Amsler Grid
- Wikipedia: Amsler Grid
- EyeCare America: Amsler Grid
- A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Home Vision Tests
- MedicineNet: Definition Of Amsler Grid
- WebMD: The Amsler Grid
- WrongDiagnosis: Amsler Grid
- Prevent Blindness America: Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Test - Amsler Grid
- About.com: Amsler Grid
- Lighthouse International: The Amsler Grid
- Macular Degeneration Foundation: Eye Test For Macular Degeneration
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