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Synonyms in a broader sense Ophthalmoscopy, Retinal endoscopy, Funduscopy, Ophthalmoscopy English: ophthalmoscopy Definition ophthalmoscopy The ophthalmoscopy is the most frequently used examination method at the ophthalmologist. Here, a so-called ophthalmoscope is used to illuminate the rear area of the eye, i.e. the inner surface of the eye, which is not visible from the outside without … Back of the eye mirror

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Complications The ophthalmoscopy itself shows only a very low risk of complications. Due to the pupil dilating eye drops there is an increased sensation of glare and visual acuity is reduced for about three hours. Therefore, the patient should not participate in road traffic and should not operate any machines during this time. In rare … Complications | Back of the eye mirror

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Summary The ophthalmoscopy plays a very central role, especially, but not only, in ophthalmology. There are two examination methods available to the doctor: direct ophthalmoscopy, which provides a high magnification but a poor overview, and indirect ophthalmoscopy, which provides a good overview of the retina but does not show any details and only gives an … Summary | Back of the eye mirror

Lung biopsy

What’s a lung biopsy? A lung biopsy is the removal of a tissue sample from the lung. It is taken mainly by bronchoscopy (lung endoscopy), transthoracic (through the chest) fine needle biopsy or thoracoscopy (surgical procedure through the chest cavity) using a hollow needle or biopsy forceps. Which method is used depends on the location … Lung biopsy

Blood in urine

Synonyms Haematuria, erythruria, erythrocyturia English: hematuria Introduction Blood in the urine, called haematuria (haem = blood, ouron = urine), refers to the pathologically increased occurrence of red blood cells (erythrocytes) in the urine. The blood in urine is caused by a source of bleeding in the body, which can originate from various tissues. Epidemiology/frequency distribution … Blood in urine

The Alpha-1-Antitrypsin Test

What is the alpha-1 antitrypsin test? Alpha-1-antitrypsin is a protein complex (protein) that is needed for the digestion of other proteins in the intestine. Alpha-1-antitrypsin is also found in the blood, where it prevents the body’s own cells from being digested. Serious diseases occur when the alpha-1-antitrypsin level is too high or too low. Therefore, … The Alpha-1-Antitrypsin Test

Bacteria in urine – how dangerous is that?

Introduction There are numerous possibilities for bacteria in urine, which can be caused by a lot of urinary tract infections. Unfortunately urinary tract infections are very common and often affect women. There is the possibility of urethritis (inflammation of the urethra), cystitis (inflammation of the bladder) or pyelonephritis (inflammation of the renal pelvis). Cystitis is … Bacteria in urine – how dangerous is that?