BIO Technique Flashcards
Red free filter on BIO differentiates retinal from choroidal lesions but decreases visibility of
The choroid, and may enhance visibility of the retina
Cobalt blue filter on BIO
Auto fluorescence of OHN drusen
Yellow filter on BIO decreases risk of
Phototoxicity/ less photophobia , less glare
When you turn in BIO make sure you set
Rheostat to about 50%
Set mydriatic pupil setting to maximum dilated
How to do BIO on small pupil (4)
- increase power of lens
- increase WD
- decrease instrument PD
- decrease separation between viewing beams and illumination beam
You maybe adjust mirror height during BIO to
Maintain binocularity and fit the light beam through the slit like aperture if the oblique pupil
If diplopia is encountered during BIO you could adjust (4)
- PD
- headband
- increase WD
- relax accommodation
Adjust IPD ____ until the object is centered in the field of view
Monocularly
20D condensing lens is a good balance between
Mag and FOV
Higher power lenses offer ___ FOV
Greater FOV
Higher power lenses can aid w/examination through ____ pupils
Small pupils
Silver edge in condensing lens points
Away from observer
Yellow condensing lenses are helpful for
Decrease blue light hazard
Reduces pt discomfort
( can miss ONH color)
BIO on seated pt is possible but
Will hinder examination of the periphery
When pt is reclined for BIO adjust their height to
Waist high or slightly lower
Position of pt best for most views
Reclined in primary position
Holding the condensing lens
The extended 3rd finger hold the pts lid and acts as a pivot that allows us to tilt lens
Do not rest your hand on more than a single finger
As the condensing lens is gradually moved away from the pts eye, the pupil becomes
Magnified until it fills the entire area of the lens
If the condensing lens is moved too close to the iris
The peripheral fundus will not be illuminated