1. a medical examination of the interior of the eye using an ophthalmoscope, an instrument that allows a doctor to view the retina and other internal eye structures
Usage: medical/clinical term; uncountable noun

Examples

• The ophthalmologist performed ophthalmoscopy to check for signs of diabetic retinopathy.
• During the eye exam, ophthalmoscopy revealed a small hemorrhage on the retina.
• Ophthalmoscopy is a routine procedure used to diagnose many eye diseases.
• The patient underwent ophthalmoscopy as part of her annual vision screening.
• Dilating drops are often used before ophthalmoscopy to give the doctor a better view of the back of the eye.