Fundoscopy Flashcards
Normal
Senile macula degeneration. The disc appears normal but there is unusual pigmentation at the macula. This patient also has drusen which are asymptomatic nodules occurring in the choroid.
Central retinal vein occlusion. Typical ‘stormy sunset’ appearance with engorged veins with haemorrhages alongside them.
Hypertensive retinopathy. The retinal arteries have become narrow and tortuous. In more advanced cases haemorrhages and ‘star burst’ exudates occur together with papilloedema.
Papilloedema. The disc is swollen and the disc margin has disappeared. The veins are congested.
Disc cupping. Here the degree of cupping is mild but suggestive of glaucoma. As the condition progresses the optic disc becomes pale and the cup wider and deeper.
Optic atrophy. The optic disc is pale and the condition is associated with gradual loss of vision. It may be secondary to a number of conditions including glaucoma, retinal damage, ischaemia and poisoning.
Mild background diabetic retinopathy. Haemorrhages and microaneurysms can be seen.
Background diabetic retinopathy. There are areas of hard exudates and some evidence of macula involvement.
Preproliferative diabetic retinopathy with haemorrhages, microaneurysms, and hard and soft exudates.
Preproliferative diabetic retinopathy with extensive haemorrhages and exudate formation and a preretinal (subhyaloid) haemorrhage.
Proliferative diabetic retinopathy with new vessel formation.
Diabetic retinopathy recently treated with laser photocoagulation.
