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OPTHALMOSCOPY
BY SONI PRASAD
AMITY MEDICAL SCHOOL HARYANA
MOCO (3RD SEM )
HISTORY
The first ophthalmoscope, invented by
BABBAGE in 1847
In 1851,HELMHOLTZ developed the first
ophthalmoscope to receive the attention of
the medical profession
TERMINOLOGY
DEFINITION
Ophthalmoscopy is an examination of
the posterior part of the eyeball
(fundus), which includes the retina,
optic disc, Choroid, and blood vessels.
As well as allowing a view of the
anterior segment in general diffuses
illumination
PRINCIPLE
On/Off Rheostat
PROCEDURE
LIMITATION
No stereopsis is possible since one can only
obtain a monocular view.
Secondly, only the posterior, central fundus
can be visualized, and the majority of the
peripheral fundus cannot be seen.
Therefore, if a retinal tear or detachment is
suspected, or if there is a significant risk of
retinoblastoma, or histoplasmosis, other
techniques must be used
ADVANTAGE
Direct ophthalmoscopy can be used for
close evaluation of fundic lesions
Usefull to see central area of the retina,for
quick examination
DISADVANTAGES