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A fundoscopic exam, also known as ophthalmoscopic or retinal examination, is a test used to screen for eye disorders, injuries, and diseases. It can be one of the more challenging procedures performed during both routine physical examinations and emergency care evaluations.
To perform fundoscopy, you’ll need an ophthalmoscope. Direct ophthalmoscopes are small, hand-held instruments equipped with a concave mirror, light source, eye piece, and handle. The light reflects off the retina and back through a hole in the opthalmoscope, providing the clinician with a magnified image of the anatomy at the back of the eye. Indirect ophthalmoscopes include monocular and binocular scopes. These are more sophisticated instruments typically used by ophthalmic specialists. Direct ophthalmoscopes include the following parts.
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