Visually examine the fundus?

Visually examine the fundus?

• A. Ophthalmoscopy (funduscopy)
• B. Perimetry
• C. Snellen chart
• D. Cover test

Answer: (A)

Examining the fundus requires viewing the back of the eye where the retina, optic disc, macula, and retinal vessels are located. This is done with ophthalmoscopy (funduscopy). An ophthalmoscope lets you shine light into the pupil and see the interior surface of the eye, often after pupil dilation to get a clear, wide view. Perimetry maps the visual field, not the retinal structure. The Snellen chart assesses visual acuity, i.e., how well you can resolve details at a distance. The cover test checks how the eyes align and work together, not what’s happening inside the retina. The fundus can also be imaged with specialized photography, but the direct tool used to visually inspect the fundus is ophthalmoscopy.

Examining the fundus requires viewing the back of the eye where the retina, optic disc, macula, and retinal vessels are located. This is done with ophthalmoscopy (funduscopy). An ophthalmoscope lets you shine light into the pupil and see the interior surface of the eye, often after pupil dilation to get a clear, wide view.

Perimetry maps the visual field, not the retinal structure. The Snellen chart assesses visual acuity, i.e., how well you can resolve details at a distance. The cover test checks how the eyes align and work together, not what’s happening inside the retina. The fundus can also be imaged with specialized photography, but the direct tool used to visually inspect the fundus is ophthalmoscopy.