Ophthalmoscope and general ophthalmology

Question 1

What is the anatomy of the eye?

Answer 1

Slide 3 of ophthalmoscope slides

Question 2

What are the examination steps for an ophthalmoscope?

Answer 2

Red reflex
media opacity

Light reflex
optic and oculomotor nerves

Fundus exam
Disk, vessels, macula and fovea

Anterior segment

Question 3

How do we examine a red reflex?

Answer 3

Diminished red reflex in media opacity like:
corneal scar
Cataract
vitreous haemorrhage

Question 4

How do we examine a light reflex?

Answer 4

Do not stand Infront of patient.

Get patient to look at distant target to avoid near reflex.

Question 5

What are the common cases in general ophthalmology?

Answer 5

Conjunctivitis:
Viral - one of the eyes is really red
Bacterial - both eyes equally red and watery
Corneal abrasion/ ulcer - fluorescent green stain
Cataract - Eyes look red or white