1. Plural of ophthalmoscope; optical instruments used by eye doctors to examine the interior structures of the eye, including the retina and optic nerve.
Usage: Medical/clinical term; Always used in plural form when referring to multiple instruments

Examples

• The ophthalmology clinic has several ophthalmoscopes available for patient examinations.
• Modern ophthalmoscopes allow doctors to detect early signs of diabetic retinopathy.
• The hospital purchased new digital ophthalmoscopes to improve diagnostic accuracy.
• During the eye exam, the doctor used one of the clinic's ophthalmoscopes to check my optic nerve.
• Ophthalmoscopes are essential tools in any comprehensive eye care facility.