ophthalmoscopy

Meanings

• Noun

  An examination of the eye using a device called an ophthalmoscope to view the retina and optic nerve.

  - "The doctor performed an ophthalmoscopy to check for signs of glaucoma."
  - "During the annual eye exam, the optometrist used an ophthalmoscope to examine my retina."

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Variants

List of all variants of ophthalmoscopy that leads to same result
ophthalmoscope , ophthalmoscopes , ophthalmoscopic , ophthalmoscopies , ophthalmoscopy

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Etymology

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From the Greek words 'ophthalmos' (eye) and 'skopein' (to examine).

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Trivia

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1. The first ophthalmoscope was invented in 1851 by Heinrich von Recklinghausen.

2. Ophthalmoscopy is a painless procedure that usually takes only a few minutes.

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Related Concepts

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1. Optometry: A healthcare profession that involves examining, diagnosing, treating, and managing disorders of the visual system and associated structures as well as identifying related systemic conditions.

2. Ophthalmology: A branch of medicine dealing with the anatomy, physiology, and diseases of the eye.

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Culture

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Ophthalmoscopy is a vital diagnostic tool used in the field of ophthalmology and optometry. It is often used to detect various eye conditions, including diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and retinal detachment.

How to Memorize "ophthalmoscopy"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine an eye doctor using an ophthalmoscope to examine your eye.
   - Visualize the retina and optic nerve being viewed through the ophthalmoscope.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ophthalmoscopy' with 'eye examination'.
   - Think of the ophthalmoscope as a tool used to examine the eye.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember Ophthalmoscopy as 'Observing the Eye with a Scope'

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