1. 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.