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Ophthalmoscopy - Results

Alternative Names

Funduscopy

Normal Values:

The retina, blood vessels, and the optic disc should appear normal.

What abnormal results mean:

Abnormal results may be due to eye diseases such as a detached retina, optic nerve problems, macular degeneration, and changes caused by glaucoma. High blood pressure can also be detected.

Additional conditions under which the test may be performed:

Eye

Lateral eye anatomy

Reviewed last on: 1/21/2009
Paul B. Griggs, MD, Department of Ophthalmology, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, WA . Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

References

Yanoff M, Duker JS, Augsburger JJ, et al. eds. Ophthalmology. 2nd ed. St. Louis, Mo: Mosby; 2004:1461-1462.

Ruamviboonsuk P, Wongcumchang N, Surawongsin P, Panyawatananukul E, Tiensuwan M. Screening for diabetic retinopathy in rural area using single-field, digital fundus images. J Med Assoc Thai. 2005 Feb;88(2):176-80.

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