Home vision tests measure the ability to see fine detail. Visual
acuity test - home; Amsler grid test How the test is performed
There are three vision tests that can be done at home: Amsler
grid, distance vision, and near vision testing. AMSLER GRID TEST
This test helps detect macular degeneration. This is a disease
that causes blurred vision, distortion, or blank spots. If you
normally wear glasses for reading, wear them for this test. If
you wear bifocals, look through the bottom reading portion. Do
the test with each eye separately, first the right and then the
left. Hold the test grid right in front of you, 14 inches away
from your eye. Look at the dot in the center of the grid, not at
the grid pattern. While looking at the dot, you will see the
rest of the grid in your peripheral vision. All the lines, both
vertical and horizontal, should appear straight and unbroken.
They should meet at all the crossing points with no missing
areas. If any lines appear distorted or broken, note their
location on the gri