Dilation vs no Dilation Ophthalmoscope

[Lnghrn]

Hi Everyone, I have been doing product research on ophthalmoscopes for retinal exams and specifically for patients at risk for diabetes. I came across the Welch Allyn Panoptic (Click here) which claims that 85% of the time, dilation is not necessary for the exam. Is this a true claim based on your experience in practice? Are there any significant drawbacks to not dilating?

Thank you for your input!

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[Purkinja]

I have Optos (widefield scanning ophthalmoscope) in my clinics and as fantastic as the view is,I’ll be the first person to tell you that stereoscopic optic disc through a dilated pupil is the only true way to evaluate a disc.

Panoptic is good on kids that you don’t want to dilate but is a poor substitute for dilated funduscopy with indirect lenses....,,so No,it’s not accurate to state that ANY dilation is not necessary even with Optos much less the Panoptic