An Amsler grid is used to evaluate which of the following conditions?
A. Optic neuritis
B. Macular degeneration
C. Amaurosis fugax
D. Retinal detachment
ANS: B
With macular degeneration, a commonly used test, the Amsler grid, assesses the patient's ability to accurately see a set of grids.
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