Diagnosis of age related macular degeneration (ARMD) should be confirmed by a physician ophthalmologist after eye ground examination by optical coherent tomography (OCT) and fluorescent angiography.
The patient can perform a self-test for ARMD signs using the Amsler grid.
Keep the grid in well illuminated room, about 30-40 cm from your face.
Put on your reading glasses if you use them. Close one eye and concentrate on the central point.
Keep your eye focused on the dot in the centre of the grid: do you see any unusual elements –wavy or broken lines, differently sized or missing boxes.