Definition
ophthalmoscope
noun
- An optical instrument used by eye doctors to examine the interior of the eye, especially the retina and optic nerve.
Usage: Medical/clinical term; Commonly used in ophthalmology and optometry
Examples
- The ophthalmologist used an ophthalmoscope to check for signs of diabetic retinopathy.
- During the eye exam, the doctor looked through the ophthalmoscope to view the back of my eye.
- An ophthalmoscope allows doctors to detect glaucoma and other retinal diseases early.
- The nurse handed the ophthalmoscope to the optometrist before the patient's appointment.
- Modern digital ophthalmoscopes can capture images of the retina for medical records.