Direct ophthalmoscopy may accurately distinguish causes of acute, painless visual loss into those requiring immediate treatment or referral (such as central retinal artery occlusion) from those which ...

Evaluation of best-corrected Snellen visual acuity is important. If central visual acuity is decreased then it is important to delineate the underlying cause, whether from the anterior segment, ...

Dr. Rhee answers the question: 'What Is Ophthalmoscopy?' Aug. 24, 2009— -- Question: What is ophthalmoscopy and how is it used to diagnose glaucoma? Answer: Ophthalmoscopy refers to the ...

Although performing direct funduscopy (DF) during a patient's initial assessment is considered a "basic competency," most clinicians did not perform the eye exam, potentially missing "valuable ...