metamorfopsia
Metamorphopsia is a visual symptom in which straight lines appear bent, curved, or wavy, and objects may seem smaller or larger than they are. It is not a disease itself but indicates dysfunction in the retina or the central visual pathway, most often involving the macula or fovea.
Common causes include age-related macular degeneration, diabetic macular edema, retinal vein occlusion, epiretinal membrane (macular pucker),
Patients usually report distortion of objects, wavy or bent lines in central vision, and sometimes reduced
Diagnosis relies on patient history and objective testing. The Amsler grid is commonly used for home monitoring
Management targets the underlying condition. Treatments may include anti-VEGF injections for exudative age-related macular degeneration or