examination of the interior of the eye with an ophthalmoscope
ophthalmoscopy in American English
(ˌɑfθælˈmɑskəpi, -θəl-, ˌɑp-)
nounWord forms: plural-pies
the use of or technique of using an ophthalmoscope
Derived forms
ophthalmoscopist
noun
Word origin
[1720–30; ophthalmo- + -scopy]This word is first recorded in the period 1720–30. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: arrangement, cordon bleu, deadwood, fantail, personifyophthalmo- is a combining form meaning “eye,” used in the formation of compound words. Otherwords that use the affix ophthalmo- include: ophthalmodynamometer, ophthalmologist, ophthalmology, ophthalmometer, ophthalmoscope; -scopy is a combining form used to form abstract action nouns corresponding to nouns withstems ending in -scope. Other words that use the affix -scopy include: arthroscopy, laparoscopy, retinoscopy, spectroscopy, tracheoscopy
Examples of 'ophthalmoscopy' in a sentence
ophthalmoscopy
Ophthalmoscopy revealed a lack of foveal reflex that was further investigated.
Laura Hernandez-Moreno, Natacha Moreno Perdomo, Tomas S. Aleman, Karthikeyan Baskaran,Antonio Filipe Macedo 2018, 'Absent Foveal Pit, Also Known as Fovea Plana, in a Child without Associated Ocularor Systemic Findings', Case Reports in Ophthalmological Medicinehttp://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/2146826. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Dilated ophthalmoscopy revealed massive subretinal hemorrhage with macular invasion and faint vitreous hemorrhage.
Shih Hao Wang, Chen Chee Lim, Yu Ti Teng 2017, 'Airbag-Associated Severe Blunt Eye Injury Causes Choroidal Rupture and Retinal Hemorrhage:A Case Report', Case Reports in Ophthalmologyhttp://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/452652. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Guber Ivo, Zografos Leonidas, Schalenbourg Ann 2011, 'Choroidal metastases in testicular choriocarcinoma, successful treatment with chemo-and radiotherapy: a case report', BMC Urologyhttp://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2490/11/24. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Less than a third reported having skilled personnel for direct ophthalmoscopy.
Raghupathy Anchala, Aashrai Sai Venkat Gudlavalleti, Murthy V. S. Gudlavalleti, VivekSingh, Rajan Shukla, A T Jotheeswaran, R Giridhara Babu, Srikrishna S Ramachandra,Jayanti Sagar, Souvik Bandyopadhyay, Hira Pant Ballabh, Clare E Gilbert 2016, 'Human resources, patient load, and infrastructure at institutions providing diabeticcare in India: The India 11-city 9-state study', Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolismhttp://www.ijem.in/article.asp?issn=2230-8210;year=2016;volume=20;issue=7;spage=11;epage=18;aulast=Anchala. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Indirect ophthalmoscopy showed silver grey retinal reflex and bilateral cartwheel like macular degeneration.
Siddharam Janti, Charanya Chendilnathan, Ayyakutty Muni Raja, Adnan Matheen 2015, 'Congenital retinoschisis: A case report', Muller Journal of Medical Sciences and Researchhttp://www.mjmsr.net/article.asp?issn=0975-9727;year=2015;volume=6;issue=2;spage=169;epage=171;aulast=Janti. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Indirect ophthalmoscopy was responsible for 66.5% of the diagnosis.
Enyr Saran Arcieri, Daniela Fonseca, Edimar Tiago França, Eduardo Facury Braga, MagnoAntônio Ferreira 2002, 'Estudo de melanoma de coróide na Universidade Federal de Uberlândia Study of choroidalmelanoma at the Federal University of Uberlândia', Arquivos Brasileiros de Oftalmologiahttp://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0004-27492002000100017. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Retinal displacement was observed using confocal scanning laser ophthalmoscopy.
Zhong-Cui Sun, Min Wang, Jia-Wen Fan, Ge-Zhi Xu 2018, 'Retinal displacement after closure of idiopathic macular hole', Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicinehttp://www.apjtm.org/article.asp?issn=1995-7645;year=2018;volume=11;issue=2;spage=155;epage=161;aulast=Sun. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Indirect ophthalmoscopy showed a pale right disc.
Papageorgiou Konstantinos I, Ioannidis Alexander S, Andreou Petros S, Sinha Ajay J 2008, 'Optic atrophy, necrotizing anterior scleritis and keratitis presenting in associationwith Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome: a case report', Journal of Medical Case Reportshttp://www.jmedicalcasereports.com/content/2/1/69. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Binocular indirect ophthalmoscopy revealed that he had a choroidal detachment in the right eye inferotemporally.
Babalola OE, Adu A, Akano AO 2013, 'Ocular cysticercosis in a 32-year-old man in Abuja: ultrasonic features as an aidin diagnosis', Clinical Ophthalmologyhttp://www.dovepress.com/ocular-cysticercosis-in-a-32-year-old-man-in-abuja-ultrasonic-features-a15158. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
They are associated with early onset cataract which can make ophthalmoscopy difficult.
Anubha Rathi, Brijesh Takkar, Pradeep Venkatesh, Nripen Gaur, Atul Kumar 2017, 'Ultrasonographic evaluation of transition from normal to ectatic area: A comparisonbetween myopic staphylomata and coloboma', Indian Journal of Ophthalmologyhttp://www.ijo.in/article.asp?issn=0301-4738;year=2017;volume=65;issue=10;spage=1030;epage=1032;aulast=Rathi. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)