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What is Age-Related Macular Degeneration(ARMD)?
ARMD is a condition that causes the deterioration of the macula, the small central portion of the retina responsible for sharp, straight-ahead vision.
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Risk Factors
- Age (more common in people over 50)
- Family history of ARMD
- Smoking
- High blood pressure
- Obesity
- High-fat diet
- Prolonged sun exposure
Symptoms
- Blurred or distorted central vision
- Difficulty recognizing faces
- Straight lines appearing wavy
- A dark or empty area in the center of vision
Amsler Grid Test
To use the Amsler grid, follow these steps once a day, every day:
- Wear your reading glasses if you use them. Hold the grid 12 to 15 inches away.
- Cover one eye.
- With the uncovered eye, look directly at the center dot and keep your focus on it.
- While focusing on the center dot, check if the surrounding grid lines appear straight or if any areas look blurry, wavy, dark, or blank.
- Repeat the same steps with the other eye.
For someone with AMD, an Amsler grid may appear to have wavy lines or blank spots.
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