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Amsler test
Should one blink during an answer test?
Is it normal for black spot appear in vision while doing amsler test, when you stare at the grid for 12-15 secs without blinking?
Can increased eye Power affect the results?
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Dr. Saba Kausar
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Yes you can blink while doing the test.
Please wear your glasses while performing the test.
Consult sos
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Dr. Rutvi Parikh
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
11 yrs exp
Vadodara
To use the Amsler grid, follow these steps once a day, every day:
Wearing any glasses you normally use to read, hold the grid 12 to 15 inches away from your face in good light.
Cover one eye.
Look directly at the center dot with your uncovered eye and keep your eye focused on it.
While looking directly at the center dot, notice in your side vision if all grid lines look straight or if any lines or areas look blurry, wavy, dark or blank.
You have to do this test with glass on
And blinking is allowed
Only small black spot may be normal
But if you have large black field or wavy lines are abnormal
If you have any doubt, please consult retina specialist for further examination
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Dr. Ravi Chandna
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
9 yrs exp
Bhopal
You can blink during an Amsler Test
It is supposed to be done with glasses on, and with one eye closed.
If there are parts of amsler tests missing (large fixed black AREAS not spots) or the amsler grid lines are wavy, that's abnormal.
https://youtu.be/k_y06qcluz4
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For any doubt. Kindly get an OCT Macula
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