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Age-related Macular Degeneration

Amsler Grid

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The Amsler grid is a simple square containing a grid pattern and a dot in the middle. This design, when used correctly, can show problem spots in your field of vision.

Instructions (also see video):
To use the Amsler grid, follow these steps once a day, every day:
  1. Wearing any glasses you normally use to read, hold the grid 12 to 15 inches away from your face in good light.
  2. Cover one eye.
  3. Look directly at the center dot with your uncovered eye and keep your eye focused on it.
  4. While looking directly at the center dot, notice in your side vision if all grid lines look straight or if any lines or areas look blurry, wavy, dark or blank.
  5. Follow the same steps with the other eye.
If you notice any areas of the grid that appear darker, wavy, blank or blurry, contact your ophthalmologist right away. He or she will check to see what’s going on with your AMD, and begin treatment if appropriate.
Remember: doing this simple at-home eye test once a day, every day can help save your vision.

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Download the Amsler grid below and print for your own use. You may use it on your computer screen, but not on your mobile phone as it will be too small.
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Nutritional supplements for AMD

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Blepharitis/ Meibomian Gland Dysfunction and Dry Eye

Simple measures can be used at home for mild dry eye disease. Click to play the instructional videos:

Warm Compress

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​Eyelid scrubs

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Blink Exercises

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Stye/ chalazion treatment

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  • Home
  • Services
    • Vision Correction Solutions >
      • Over 40s Vision Correction
      • Refractive Lens Exchange
      • Intraocular Collamer Lens ICL/ Phakic IOL
      • Multifocal and Toric Intraocular Lenses
      • ASLA/ PRK
      • LASIK
    • Cataracts >
      • Cataract Surgery
    • Glaucoma
    • Laser Floater Treatment
    • Dry Eye Laboratory
    • Macular Degeneration
    • Diabetes
    • Retinal Vein Occlusion
    • Oculoplastic Surgery
  • Information
    • Structure of the Eye
    • Eye Conditions
    • Self Help
    • Your visit to the clinic
    • Procedures
    • Postoperative Instructions
    • Collaborative Care
    • COVID-19 Infection Control
  • About
    • Technology
  • News
  • Contact
    • Ask a question
  • Referrals
    • FAST TRACK Cataract Referral