ophthalmoscope

Retinal viewing device

An ophthalmoscope is a handheld instrument used to examine the interior of the eye, particularly the retina, optic disc, and blood vessels.

A doctor shines light through the pupil and looks through a lens system to detect conditions like glaucoma, macular degeneration, or diabetic retinopathy: The ophthalmoscope revealed early signs of damage.

optical

pupil

Learner or eye opening

fundus · vitreous · lens · cornea · otoscope · laryngoscope · dermatoscope · stethoscope · eye examination · glaucoma screening

diagnostic

retina

Light-sensing tissue layer

  • fundusOrgan's innermost portion
  • pupilLearner or eye opening
  • maculaRetinal region for acuity

blood vessels · glaucoma · macular degeneration · retinal detachment · cataracts · hemorrhage · eye examination · dilation

Categories
Opposites
diagnostic vs. corrective/therapeutic eye devices

ophthalmoscopeeyeglasses

Corrective lenses worn

corrective lenses · contact lenses · laser eye surgery · LASIK · eye drops

Family

ophthalmoscopes

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G