What is a Macula hole?
Where is the macula? Whether surgery is required depends on the stage of the macula hole, patient’s vision and general health. Some patients complain of a mild distortion and some of a patch in their central vision
Why do I need an Amsler grid with a macula hole?
The Amsler grid is an at-home eye test that can help detect early signs of retinal disease such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD). If you have already been diagnosed with AMD, the Amsler grid will help you detect the progression of dry AMD to the wet form of the disease at an early, treatable stage.
How to Use the Amsler Grid:
Use the Amsler grid pictured here. Or, download and print this free Amsler grid eye test on plain white paper.
With reading glasses on, hold the grid at a distance that allows you to get most of the lines in focus; it will probably be about 12-14 inches away, the same as book reading distance.
Cover one eye and focus on the black dot in the middle of the grid.
Cover the other eye and repeat the test. If the lines appear to be wavy, dim, irregular, or fuzzy, schedule an eye exam immediately.