Physiology The choroid contains many blood vessels. These have a total of two functions. The first important task is to feed the outer layer of the retina. These are mainly the photoreceptors, which receive and transmit the light impulses. The retina also consists of several layers. The inner layers are supplied with blood by a … Physiology | Choroid
Definition Uveal melanoma is the most common malignant tumor inside the eye in adults. The choroid forms the posterior part of the vascular skin in the eye. A choroidal melanoma is caused by a degeneration of the pigment-forming cells (melanocytes), which are important for the colour of the eye. Therefore these tumours are often dark … Choroidal melanoma – What are the chances of recovery?
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
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
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
The ocular fundus is the posterior part of the eyeball which can be made visible in case of drug-induced pupil dilation. The Latin name for the fundus oculi is Fundus oculi. In order to be able to look at it more closely, one looks through the transparent vitreous body and can illuminate various structures, such … Back of the eye
Diseases The diseases of the ocular fundus can be very diverse and affect different structures. Diseases of the retina are called retinopathies. A common disease of the retina is dabetic retinopathy, which can occur in the context of diabetes. It is the most common reason for early blindness, as it can lead to retinal detachment … Diseases | Back of the eye
