Diagnostic Accuracy of the Amsler Grid Test for Detecting Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Patients with nonneovascular age-related macular degeneration (AMD) are encouraged to use the Amsler grid test for self-assessment to facilitate early diagnosis. The test is widely recommended, suggesting a belief that it signals worsening AMD, warranting its use in home monitoring.

Objective

To systematically review studies of the diagnostic test accuracy of the Amsler grid in the diagnosis of neovascular AMD and to perform diagnostic test accuracy meta-analyses.

Data sources

A systematic literature search was conducted in 12 databases for relevant titles from database inception until May 7, 2022.

Study selection

Studies included those with groups defined as having (1) neovascular AMD and (2) either healthy eyes or eyes with nonneovascular AMD. The

SUBMITTER: Bjerager J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12278824 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature