Self-checks
Quick self-checks
Simple awareness tools you can try at home. These are not a diagnosis — if anything seems off, please get examined.
Amsler grid
Cover one eye and look at the red dot from about 30 cm. Tell us if any lines look wavy, blurred or missing — it can be an early sign of a retina problem.
Astigmatism dial
Cover one eye and look at the centre. If some lines look sharper or darker than others, you may have astigmatism.
Book a vision checkNear-vision check
Hold your phone at comfortable reading distance. Can you read the smallest line clearly with each eye, one at a time?
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Child myopia risk
Answer 5 quick questions.
1. Does your child sit very close to the TV or hold books close?
2. Do they squint or tilt the head to see clearly?
3. Do both parents wear glasses for distance (myopia)?
4. More than 3–4 hours of screen time most days?
5. Less than 1–2 hours of outdoor play most days?
Do you need an eye test?
Answer 5 quick questions.
1. Are you over 40?
2. Do you have diabetes or high blood pressure?
3. Family history of glaucoma or eye disease?
4. Frequent headaches, eye strain or blurring?
5. Has it been over a year since your last eye test?
Awareness tools only — not a substitute for an eye examination by a doctor.