In simple terms, the retina is a projection area on which our environment is depicted. It guides the impulses caused by bursts of light to the brain.
The Amsler vision test is used to examine the retina. With the Amsler grid diseases affecting the centre of the retina can be identified. In the case of macular degeneration, the central visual acuity of an eye is fully or partially lost. As only the centre of the retina is affected, the field of vision at the sides is retained.
Macular degeneration must be treated professionally. If you do not have a good feeling with this vision test, please visit your ophthalmologist.
The field of vision, also called field of view, is what we see when we look directly ahead with our head straight.
It covers everything that is depicted on the retina. Here it does not matter whether the things are sharp – also the environment that one perceives but cannot detect clearly is also included.
Improve your vision at a monitor
A few simple measures and a special pair of computer or near comfort spectacles guarantee improved visual comfort when working at the monitor. The settings of your monitor also play a role here.
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