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Amsler Chart to Test Your Sight

The Amsler grid is used to check whether lines look wavy or distorted, or whether areas of the visual field are missing.

Amsler’s Chart to Test Your Sight

Download Amsler Chart

  1. Tape this page at eye level where light is consistent and without glare.
  2. Put on your reading glasses and cover one eye.
  3. Fix your gaze on the center black dot.
  4. Keeping your gaze fixed, try to see if any lines are distorted or missing.
  5. Mark the defect on the chart.
  6. TEST EACH EYE SEPARATELY.
  7. If the distortion is new or has worsened, arrange to see your eye doctor at once.
  8. Always keep the Amsler’s Chart the same distance from your eyes each time you test.

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KeepSight Journal
The KeepSight Journal is a simple, fun and comprehensive, magazine-format tool to monitor your vision at home. It was developed with the support of the National Eye Institute and clinically tested at leading eye clinics. 

Studies have shown that users of the KeepSight Journal have much higher odds (710 percent!) of reporting weekly vision monitoring compared to the standard-of-care Amsler grid — and it’s free through AMDF.