Ophthalmoscopy or Fundoscopy is the visualisation of the retina or fundus. Direct Ophthalmoscope A direct ophthalmoscope is a device that produces an unreversed or upright image of around 15 times magnification. The direct ophthalmoscope is a critical tool used to inspect the back portion of the interior eyeball, which is called the fundus. Examination is usually best …
Remember the differential of Uniocular Diplopia using the mnemonic ABCD. ABCD Astigmatism Behavioral (psychogenic) Corneal causes (scars, keratoconus) +Cataract Dislocated lens +Double pupil +Dry eye Hope that mnemonic helped. Got a better mnemonic for the same? Let us know in the comments below.Also check out these medical mnemonics
Remember the causes of BLUE SCLERA using the menmonic MIXED Marfans Imperfecta (Osteogenesis) Xanthoma Elasticum (-pseudo) Ehlers Danlos There is another mnemonic to remember the causes of Blue Sclera – HOPES Belief H – High MyopiaO – Osteogenesis imperfecta P – Pseudoxanthoma elasticum E – Ehlers Danlos syndrome S – Sclerits B – Buphthalmos Hope …
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What is cherry-red spot? Cherry-red spot at the macula is a clinical sign seen in the context ofthickening and loss of transparency of the retina at the posterior pole. Thefovea being the thinnest part of the retina and devoid of ganglion cells, retainsrelative transparency, due to which the color of the choroids shines through.In case …
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Difference in the colour of iris iscalled heterochromia of iris. The colour differenceof iris in same eye is called heterochromiairidium. Generally it is seen in both eyes andsome part of the iris has a different colour thanother parts, in which case it is called heterochromiairidis Causes of heterochromia iridis: Simple or idiopathic Trauma Horner syndrome …
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