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This test is
used to assess the central portion of the retina called the macula. It is
simple and especially helpful for monitoring vision at home.
The Amsler
Grid consists of horizontal and vertical lines printed on black or white
paper. A small dot is located in the center of the grid for fixation. The
test is done on one eye at a time (the other eye is covered). While staring
at the dot, the patient looks for wavy lines and missing areas of the
grid.
The doctor
is especially interested in the following when testing vision with the
Amsler Grid:
If the lines
of grid do not appear straight and parallel or there are missing areas, the
doctor will examine the retina very closely. When using the test at home,
notify the doctor if any changes in the appearance of the Amsler Grid are
detected.
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Here is what an Amsler grid normally looks
like. |
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This is how an Amsler grid might look to
someone with AMD. |
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Please call your local eye care
professional for more information.
There are several ways of reaching the ophthalmologists of the
EYE REPUBLIC Ophthalmology Clinic:
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Visit the EYE REPUBLIC
Ophthalmology Clinic website at
EyeRepublic.com.ph.
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Visit the Ophthalmic
Consultants Philippines Co. website at
OCP.com.ph.
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Email
help@EyeRepublic.com.ph for
general inquiries. After writing down your comments,
suggestions, problems and/or questions, kindly tell us how
to get in touch with you by providing your name, email,
home/office numbers, and mobile phone.
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comment at the
EYE REPUBLIC Blog.
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EYE REPUBLIC
Ophthalmology Clinic
Manila
3/F Don Santiago
Building (DSB) Units 309-310
1344 Taft
Avenue, Ermita
Manila,
1000 Philippines
Direct and Fax: +63 (2)
536-2398
Trunk line: +63 (2) 523-8271 to 79 local 30
Cellular line: +63 (917) 899-2020
Map and directions
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EYE REPUBLIC
Ophthalmology Clinic
Asian Hospital
and Medical Center
5/F Medical Office
Building (MOB) Suite 509
2205 Civic Drive,
Filinvest, Alabang
Muntinlupa City,
1781 Philippines
Direct: +63 (2) 771-9253
Direct and Fax: +63 (2) 771-9254
Cellular line: +63 (917) 795-2020
Map and Directions
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EYE REPUBLIC
Ophthalmology Clinic
Medical City
6/F
Medical Arts Tower (MATI) Suite 602
MERALCO Compound, Ortigas
Ave.
Pasig City,
1604 Philippines
Direct and Fax: +63 (2) 632-7846
Cellular line: +63 (917) 537-2020
Map and Directions
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EYE REPUBLIC
Ophthalmology Clinic
St. Luke's
Medical Center
6/F
Cathedral Heights Building Complex (CHBC) North
Tower Suite 614
279 E. Rodriguez
Sr. Boulevard
Quezon City, 1102
Philippines
Direct and Fax:
+63 (2) 407-3883
Cellular line: +63 (917) 855-2020
Map and directions
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CLINIC HOURS
Monday to Saturday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
All clinics are
closed on
Sundays and Holidays
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AMSLER GRID information compiled by
Dr. Michael Santos and
initially uploaded on May 1, 2005.
Last modified:
March 14, 2007.
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