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
