Ophthalmoscopy


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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:



Review Date: 08/11/2005
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.


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