Test Instructions

Make sure you are in an area with good lighting and hold or post the chart at eye level and at a comfortable distance. You may find it convenient to attach the grid to a wall at and stand 12 inches to 14 inches away (generally a comfortable reading distance).
If you wear glasses, keep them on. If you wear bifocals, use the bottom or reading portion of the lens.
Cover one eye and look at the dot in the centre of the grid. Note how the lines and squares appear and whether or not there are any distortions or breaks in the lines of the grid. Also note if the centre dot, a part of the dot, or any of the lines disappear. Blurred or double images might not necessarily be abnormal. The use of progressive, lineless bifocals may introduce some distortion in the grid.
Test the other eye in the same way.

The whole process may take only 10 seconds. Check the grid daily, or as often as recommended by your eye care professional.

Remember, if you experience any of these changes; make an appointment with your eye care specialist immediately:

Blurring or grey areas
Distortion or wavy lines
Holes or spots in any areas of the grid

An example of an abnormal grid:

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Macular Degeneration

Let Dr Ramin Zadeh at North Queensland Eye Clinic Treat Your Macular Degeneration

We can assist if your GP or optometrist suspects that you are experiencing macular degeneration. Speak to our friendly and caring clinic staff today.

Signs You Should get your macula tested

Age-related macular degeneration is a condition that affects the macula, or the central area of the retina, which provides the most detailed central vision. These changes may result in central vision loss.

Possible signs of the disorder include a shift in vision quality or the distortion of straight lines. Symptoms may include a whiteout or dark, blurry areas in the centre of your vision. Dry ARMD is the most common symptom—it may ensue when yellow deposits materialise beneath the macula.
Some patients experience negligible sight consequences, while others may struggle to execute normal daily tasks. While there’s no known treatment for dry ARMD at this time, lifestyle and diet changes can delay further deterioration if professionals detect the condition early.
Wet macular degeneration develops when irregular blood vessels inside the macula leak, triggering bleeding that can result in a substantial loss of central vision. Eye care professionals can remedy this ailment with injections.

We suggest that you seek advice from an ophthalmologist who is highly experienced in eye care and surgery if you experience any disturbance of your central vision or ability to detect fine detail. Dr Zadeh has an impressive skillset and will treat your eye ailments with extensive knowledge, experience, and compassion.

Related Services North Queensland Eye Clinic Provides

In 1992, Dr Ramin Zadeh graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery from Flinders University School of Medicine. He later received training in ophthalmology in Adelaide and became a licensed physician delivering surgical eye care in 2004. Dr Zadeh and the team at North Queensland Eye Clinic are committed to providing the best eye health care in Cairns and Atherton Tablelands region. The following are some of the specialised services offered by North Queensland Eye Clinic:

An ophthalmologist will commonly identify glaucoma when he or she assesses your eyes, as patients generally will not detect this condition on their own. Glaucoma leads to increased pressure in the eyes because of a blockage and can cause night vision problems as well as the loss of peripheral vision.
Dr Zadeh offers innovative micro-invasive surgery to treat glaucoma during your cataract operation by implanting the iStent inject® titanium micro-bypass stent to create a detour between the front part of the eye and the natural drainage pathway. Normal fluid-flow results because the stent sidesteps the primary blockage site to lower eye pressure.
Cataracts cloud the eye lens and may result in a change in eyesight. These issues often appear with age, because of trauma, or due to a genetic cause. Surgery becomes an option when cataracts harm mobility, reading, driving, or seeing critical objects, such as street signs, at a distance.

Our local, family-owned clinic provides private rooms, top-quality post-surgery care, the support of four orthoptists, and attentive nurses to offer you the best care possible. Your comfort is our priority.

About North Queensland Eye Clinic

Dr Zadeh treats patients of all ages and assists those with blepharitis, pterygium, and eye lesions in a welcoming environment. Our staff members are highly knowledgeable about the latest procedures and techniques.

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