Reflection

[studyinghard]

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Sometimes when using the direct ophthalmoscope, i get a large reflection on the patients pupil that restricts my viewing the retina. Is there something i'm doing wrong, or are there any tips to remedy this?

Thanks,
MS2

 

[toulouselautrec]

you will get glare when attempting to view through a pupil that is smaller than the spot size of your ophthalmoscope light. on most ophthalmoscopes there are at least 3 spot size settings.

if you haven't done so already, you should examine a patient with dilated pupils to see what the enormous difference in ease of viewing is. viewing with a direct at undilated pupils is much harder.