
Macular Function Test
Macular Function Test Amsler Grid 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 degenerationin patients with "dry" macular degeneration. Instructions on using the Amsler grid 1. Wear your reading glasses and cover one eye. 2. Keep your eye focused on the center dot at all times. 3. While looking directly at the center dot be sure all the lines are straight and the squares are the same size. 4. If any part of the grid appears distorted, blurred, or otherwise abnormal, please contact your ophthalmologist's office right away. 5. Repeat this test with your other eye. |
| Anatomy of the Eye | |
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This interactive illustrates the different sections of eye and their names. |
| Cataract | |
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An illustration on how cataract causes the image on the retina to blur by interfering with the ability of the light to pass through the lens to the back of the eye. |
| Cataract Surgery | |
An Animation of Phacoemulsification cataract surgery that is performed to restore the sight of patients suffering from cataract. |
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| Lasik Treatment For Eye | |
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This interactive shows that how Lasik surgery is used to treat eye abberations. |
| Long Sight | |
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This interactive illustrates the reason for long-sightedness. |
| Short Sight | |
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This interactive illustrates the reason for short-sightedness. |