Amsler Grid Monitoring

Amsler Grid provided coutesy of BrightFocus Foundation

Instructions

  1. Wear your usual reading glasses or whatever eyewear you normally use for reading up close.

  2. Hold the grid at your normal reading distance.

  3. Cover one eye and focus on the dot in the center.

  4. While staring at the dot, take notice of the surrounding lines.

  5. Repeat the test using your other eye.

  6. If there appears to be distortion or worsened distortion, schedule an eye exam as soon as possible.

Amsler Grids assist people in noticing early changes in their central vision, due to age-related macular degeneration.

Use the Amsler Grid to quickly check for changes in your central vision from home. Be aware, this is NOT a diagnosis tool. If you notice any changes, such as lines appearing out of shape, dim, or blurry, consult an eyecare professional.

Download Amsler Grid (PDF)

Amsler Grid PDF provided courtesy of BrightFocus Foundation