metamorphopsia
Distorted / Wavy Vision
Plain-language definition
Visual distortion where straight lines appear wavy or bent. A key symptom of macular diseases like epiretinal membrane and wet AMD.
Where this term comes up
“Causes metamorphopsia (distortion) and blurred central vision when significant”
Condition · Epiretinal Membrane
“Metamorphopsia: distortion where straight lines appear wavy or bent”
Test · Amsler Grid Testing
“Distorted vision (metamorphopsia): most characteristic”
Condition · Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration (Wet AMD)
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Pathology terms describe diseases, tissue changes, exam findings, or complications that can affect vision or eye comfort.
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