Amsler Recording Chart

Instructions For Amsler Grid Use

The Amsler Grid is an easy and important way for you to test your vision on a regular basis, at home. We recommend doing this procedure daily. You may find it beneficial to post the Amsler Grid on a wall, at eye level, in a room with good light. The kitchen and bathroom are often good places for lighting. If you prefer, you can just hold the card while looking at it. Either way, make sure the grid is at a good distance for you to see it clearly.

You must cover one eye at a time, and test separately. If the doctor has told you that only one eye needs to be checked, it is still important to cover the other eye.

There is a small black dot in the center of the grid. While looking at the center, you should be able see all the lines in the grid. All the lines make perfectly straight squares. If, while looking at the middle or the center of the grid, you notice that any of the lines are missing, bent, bowed, or distorted in any way, you should call the office for any appointment to come in as soon as possible.

It is most important to act quickly if you see any changes on the Amsler Grid. If you have some distortion on the grid already, please just be sure that this remains constant and that new areas on the grid are not becoming involved.

Amsler Grid

Right click on image and choose "Save Picture As" or "Save Target As".