Instruments

Direct Ophthalmoscope

Last updated 6 October 2026

  • The direct ophthalmoscope gives a magnified, upright view of the fundus with the examiner close to the patient's eye
  • The patient's own cornea and lens act as a simple magnifier (loupe) for their retina (see Telescopes and Loupes)
  • Image: virtual,…
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