Amsler Grid & Macular Assessment: Early Detection of Macular Disease
Episode Description
Learn to use the Amsler grid for early detection of macular diseases like AMD. This episode covers how to identify metamorphopsia and scotomas, and supplements the grid test with other macular assessments like the Watzke-Allen test.
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