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If a diagnosis for wet macular degeneration is made by your ophthalmologist, you should use an Amsler Chart on a daily basis to check for changes in your vision. You may find changes in your vision that you otherwise would not notice.
The Amsler Chart is a grid pattern that can reveal signs of wet macular degeneration.Basically, the chart is a tool for monitoring your central visual field. It makes it possible for you to tell if there are disturbances in your vision caused by changes in the retina.

1. Sit in an area with good lighting, wear your reading glasses and hold the grid at a comfortable position (30-40cm).
2. Cover one eye
3. Look directly at the centre dot. While looking directly at the dot note whether all lines of the grid are straight or if any areas are distorted, blurred or dark.
4. Repeat the test with the other eye
If you experience:
:- distortion or curvy lines
:- blurring
:- holes or spots in some areas of the grid
see your ophthalmologist immediately                                                                    back to AMD