ophthalmoscopes
Retinal viewing instruments
Ophthalmoscopes are handheld instruments used to examine the interior of the eye, particularly the retina and optic nerve.
A light source and lens system allow doctors to see through the pupil into the back of the eye: The ophthalmologist detected early signs of diabetes using an ophthalmoscope.
Standard equipment in eye exams and neurological assessments.
Vision care professional
- neurologistPhysician specializing in nervous system
- emergency physicianDoctor treating urgent cases
- pediatricianPhysician for children
- clinicOutpatient treatment facility
eye exam · dilated pupils · routine checkup · screening · diagnosis · referral · documentation · training
Ear canal inspection instrument
- diagnostic toolInstrument for identifying problems
- eyepieceLens you look through
- lensLight-focusing curved glass
- illuminationProvision of light
light source · magnification · aperture · diopter · viewing window · handheld · portable · direct
Retinal region for acuity
- blood vesselsTubes carrying circulating fluid
- glaucoma screeningTest for optic nerve damage
- macular degenerationRetinal disease causing central blindness
- hemorrhageProfuse discharge of blood
optometrist
Vision care professional
- neurologistPhysician specializing in nervous system
- emergency physicianDoctor treating urgent cases
- pediatricianPhysician for children
clinic · eye exam · dilated pupils · routine checkup · screening · diagnosis · referral · documentation · training · technique
otoscope
Ear canal inspection instrument
- diagnostic toolInstrument for identifying problems
- eyepieceLens you look through
- lensLight-focusing curved glass
illumination · light source · magnification · aperture · diopter · viewing window · handheld · portable · direct · indirect
macula
Retinal region for acuity
- blood vesselsTubes carrying circulating fluid
- glaucoma screeningTest for optic nerve damage
- macular degenerationRetinal disease causing central blindness
hemorrhage · vitreous · fovea
- medical suppliesbandage, gauze, latex gloves, syringe, nitrile gloves
- opticslens, lenses, mirror, mirrors, prism
- medical historyHippocrates, germ theory, bloodletting, Galen, four humors
ophthalmoscopescorrective lenses
Optical devices fixing sight
eyeglasses · contact lenses · spectacles · prescription glasses · reading glasses
ophthalmoscopestelescopes
Optical magnifying instruments
binoculars · microscopes · magnifying glasses · cameras · periscopes