How should the art of direct ophthalmoscopy be maintained?

13 May 2022
Spring 2022
Public health

Has the direct ophthalmoscope become redundant, or does it remain a powerful teaching and diagnostic tool? Léa Surugue investigates.

To ensure clinicians are equipped to make timely and appropriate decisions when diagnosing threatening eye conditions and preventing sight loss, students are often taught how to use a direct ophthalmoscope as part of their investigations.

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