Volume : IX, Issue : VI, June - 2019

A STUDY OF MACULAR FUNCTION IN EYES WITH MACULOPATHIES USING AMSLER‘S GRID TEST

Dr. Madhura Mali

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Introduction: There are several tests to evaluate macular functions. In present era of technology driven diagnostic testing, there appears to be less utilization of simpler and cost effective clinical tests. This study was undertaken to evaluate macular function by Amsler‘s grid in eyes with and without Maculopathies. Aim: Study various Maculopathies using Amsler‘s grid. Methodology: This study was conducted on 389 eyes with maculopathies and 400 normal eyes. A detailed ophthalmic and macular examination with Amsler‘s grid was performed in all cases. Results: Maculopathy was commonly observed in age group of 41 to 50 years with a higher prevalence amongst males. 18 types of maculopathies were found in the study, Dry ARMD(25.15%) and Diabetic Maculopathy(8.9%) were most common. Amsler‘s grid was positive in 65 eyes (16.2%) out of 389 eyes with Maculopathy. Conclusion: Amsler‘s grid is an useful indicator in early diagnosis of Maculopathies.

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A STUDY OF MACULAR FUNCTION IN EYES WITH MACULOPATHIES USING AMSLER'S GRID TEST, Dr. Madhura Mali INDIAN JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH : Volume-9 | Issue-6 | June-2019

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