If you need reading glasses, please wear them while you use the Amsler grid. Hold the grid at reading distance from your eyes.

You may want to print this page and then take the test.

Cover one eye, then focus on the dot in the center.

a. Do any of the lines look wavy, blurred, or distorted? (All lines should be straight, all intersections should form right angles, and all the squares should be the same size.)

b. Are there any missing areas or dark areas in the grid?

c. Can you see all corners and sides of the grid?

Don't forget to test both eyes.

VERY IMPORTANT: Any irregularity should be reported to your eye doctor immediately.

This is an example of an abnormal amsler grid.

Notice the distorted lines at the center of the grid.

A person seeing this type of distortion needs to be evaluated by a retinal specialist as this is a sign of damage to the retina by ARMD