Check Your Eyesight

The Amsler Grid is a chart that may be helpful in revealing signs of wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD); however, it is not a substitute for regularly scheduled eye exams. The chart looks like a piece of paper with dark lines that form a square grid with one dot in the middle.

You can also view a Larger Amsler Grid here.

To administer the test:

• Hold the Amsler Grid at eye level at a comfortable reading distance.
• If you wear any type of reading lenses, wear them during the test.
• Cover one eye at a time, and focus on the center dot.
• If you notice any of the potential signs of AMD like wavy, broken or distorted lines or blurred or missing areas of vision, you should contact your eye care provider immediately.