Ophthalmoscopy
Alternate Names : Fundoscopy
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How will the Test Feel?
Direct ophthalmoscopy: As the scope is focused, a clicking sound will be heard. The bright light shone into the eyeball may cause brief after-images to be seen.
Indirect ophthalmoscopy: The light is brighter with indirect ophthalmoscopy, so the sensation of seeing after-images may be greater. Pressure put on the eyeball by the blunt instrument may be slightly uncomfortable, but should not be painful. The fundus can usually be seen through cataracts.
If eyedrops are used, they may produce a brief stinging sensation when put in the eyes and a medicinal taste in the mouth caused by the medication draining from the tear ducts into the throat.
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