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Home vision tests - Results

Alternative Names

Visual acuity test - home; Amsler grid test

Normal Values:

  • Amsler grid test: All lines appear straight and unbroken with no distorted or missing areas.
  • Distance vision test: All letters on the 20/20 line read correctly.
  • Near vision test: You are able to read line labeled 20/20 or J-1.

What abnormal results mean:

Abnormal results may mean there is a vision problem or eye disease and that you should have a professional eye examination.

Amsler grid test: If the grid appears distorted or broken, there may be a problem with the retina.

Distance vision test: If the 20/20 line is not correctly read, it may be a sign of nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), astigmatism, or other eye abnormality.

Near vision test: Not being able to read the small type may be a sign of aging vision (presbyopia).

  • Reviewed last on: 1/21/2009
  • Paul B. Griggs, MD, Department of Ophthalmology, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, WA . Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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