Ophthalmoscopy

Injury	Disease	Nutrition	Poison

Symptoms	Surgery	Test	Special Topic

Eye

Lateral eye anatomy

Overview

Risks

Results

Ophthalmoscopy

Alternative Names:

Fundoscopy

Normal Values:

The retina, blood vessels, and the optic disc should appear normal to the examiner.

What abnormal results mean:

Eye diseases, such as cloudy vitreous, detached retina, optic nerve problems, macular degeneration, and changes caused by glaucoma can be detected. Diabetes, hypertension (high blood pressure), and many systemic diseases can also be detected.

Additional conditions under which the test may be performed:

CMV retinitis
Hypertensive retinopathy
Macular degeneration
Melanoma of the eye
Noninsulin-dependent and insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (Type 2 and Type 1)
Optic neuritis
Retinal detachment

References:

Yanoff M, Duker JS, Augsburger JJ, et al. eds. Ophthalmology. 2nd ed. St. Louis, Mo: Mosby; 2004:1461-1462.

Ruamviboonsuk P, Wongcumchang N, Surawongsin P, Panyawatananukul E, Tiensuwan M. Screening for diabetic retinopathy in rural area using single-field, digital fundus images. J Med Assoc Thai. 2005 Feb;88(2):176-80.

Review Date: 8/11/2005
Reviewed By: Edward B. Feinberg, MD, MPH, Professor and Chair, Department of Ophthalmology, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

The information provided herein should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed physician should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions. Call 911 for all medical emergencies. Links to other sites are provided for information only -- they do not constitute endorsements of those other sites. Copyright 2004 A.D.A.M., Inc. Any duplication or distribution of the information contained herein is strictly prohibited.