Introduction Grid Macular Degeneration

As one of the leading causes of blindness, macular degeneration can not be ignored by people around the world, especially for the elderly. As we know, early detection of macular degeneration will be good for the treatment easier. But on the way try this eye disease, a large number of people may not know. Amsler grid is shown is an effective tool for people to see the changes in macular blooding his ship. Here are some introduction on the Amsler grid.

Through looking at the Amsler grid and judging by the changes in grid, we can observe growth of blood vessels in the macula. Research shows that early detection of wet macular degeneration is critical for treatment effectiveness laser. Therefore, the sooner we detect changes in our macular blood vessel, the easier and better we can treat it by laser. Here is a point that patients with Dry Macular Degeneration should pay close attention that it should also detect the eyes at the same time as dry macular degeneration can also change to wet one.

People ask for how to use the Amsler grid at home by themselves. Here are some tips: In the same illumination every time, while using regular glasses for reading , we can keep the Amsler grid in free competition. Then use one hand to cover one eye, then use the naked eye to see the black dot in the center of the grill. For people with healthy eyes, You should see the black dot in the center and four corners, along the sides of the grill at the same time, they should see the straight and continuous from top to bottom and side to side. And then use the same way to test the other eye.

So what kinds of shapes can be shown that the vessels of the macular blood people is irregular? If these phenomena are, people should visit your ophthalmologist immediately. Wavy, twisted or distorted lines, or dark spots or holes grill, or distortions indicate some problems with macular blood vessel.

In the introduction, we can see the Amsler grid is a simple tool and effective for macular degeneration. If desired, you can get one free from your ophthalmologist. After you do this, please do not forget to test your eyes at the same time by the same. It is hard to put into practice, but will have some positive effects in the testing and treatment of eye problems in time.

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03 Amsler Grid