Macular degeneration tests
Your doctor will examine your eyes with special lenses to view the interior of the eye through the pupil. Other tests for macular degeneration include:
Acuity Tests
This test measures the sensitivity of your central vision at specific distances in specific lighting situations.
Amsler Grid Test
This test checks for blind spots, loss of sight and distortion. Fluorescein Angiogram Test: a dye is injected in the vein of your arm and then photos are taken of the retina and the macula in order to identify new blood vessel growth and leakage from blood vessels.
Optical Coherence Tonography (OCT)
This test takes a cross sectional image of almost microscopic detail of the layers of the retina and underlying structures affected by macular degeneration. It is very helpful in determining if there is fluid leaking in or under the retina, and abnormal blood vessels or scar tissue in the macula.