Funduscopic Flashcards
which hand holds scope to which eye
right for right
left for left
pt stares where
over ear
stabilization hand where
pt forehead, lift eyebrow/lid
turn what on
opthalmosope
which finger on focus wheel
index
view how far from pt eye start
1ft
find what in the eye
red reflex, follow in
significance of absent reflex
cataract, detached retina, retinoblastoma
examine how far from pt eye
1-2 inch
keep light in
pupil throughout exam or refind pupil
examine what in the eye
blood vessels
arteries appear
smaller, lighter in color, no pulsation, light stripe
veins appear
larger, darker in color, pulsations, light stripe
looking for abnormal crossings
nicking, banking, tapering, humping
looked for what wiring and where is it
copper or silver wiring on the arteries