The Amsler grid tests the condition of the center of the retina or "macula". It is a good test for screening for the development of "wet" macular degeneration in patients with "dry" macular ...

A recent review found that the performance of the Amsler grid test was not at a level that was recommended for detecting early or dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Age-related macular ...

—The findings about the diagnostic accuracy of the Amsler grid test for early detection of neovascular age-related macular degeneration suggest that the procedure will not replace regular ophthalmic ...

Scientists at USC are launching a new trial to test a tiny stem cell implant that could restore vision in people with ...

An estimated 80 percent of patients with the wet form of macular degeneration are diagnosed too late for effective treatment. Now, there's a new computerized test that can detect it earlier than ever ...

Age-related macular degeneration is a leading cause of blindness and affects over 196 million people worldwide. Despite its prevalence, very little is known about the causes or mechanisms of this ...

(National) February 6, 2006 - Many don't realize they have age-related macular degeneration until the damage is already done to their sight. But a new test may detect early signs of the sight-robbing ...

Medically reviewed by Christine L. Larsen, MD Key Takeaways Macular degeneration is a common eye disease, affecting more than 19 million people in the United States alone.The condition can reduce a ...