Amsler grid test is a tool that helps detect the vision problems caused by the damage to the macula (the central part of the retina) and the optic nerve. It has a major role in detecting early signs of retinal problems and monitoring the differences in vision after diagnosis. It is a paper-based eye test that consists of a grid of 0.5 centimeters squares that makes large squares of 10 centimeters by 10 centimeters.
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Could exposure to bright sunlight be the reason for my vision problem?
Query: Hello doctor, Today while talking with my friend, the sun rays was going into my eyes so I closed my right eye. Only my left eye was open, and the man with whom I was talking to moved his hand much so I noticed that his hand was coming and going for some moment. And my left eye is not in the middle... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and understood your concern. Everyone of us have a blindspot in the eye that is 15 degrees to the outside. It is normal, but if you have a large degree of blindspot, that is not normal. I would advise you to take a confrontation test to ... Read Full »
Are there any promising drugs under trial for dry AMD?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 63 years old. I was diagnosed with dry intermediate AMD about five years back. The VA then was 20/25, and now it is 20/60. I am currently on AREDS. I am a non-smoker. I have excellent health otherwise. The Amsler is normal. The recent OCT showed no fluid. Do you have any thoughts... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. For dry AMD (age-related macular degeneration), the recommendations mostly include AREDS2 (Age-related Eye Disease studies 2) formulation. The other recommendations are quitting smoking (in case of smokers), controlling hypertension, lipid level, diabetes, and regular c... Read Full »
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