A 79-year-old man is being assessed for age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and will be taught strategies for self-assessing changes in visual acuity. This patient should be:
A) Provided with a Snellen chart and taught to use it correctly
B) Given an Amsler grid and encouraged to use it several times a week
C) Provided with a prescription for pilocarpine hydrochloride (Isopto Carpine)
D) Encouraged to read books and magazines with a small font size
B
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