Glossary

Fundoscopy

Fundoscopy

Funduskopie·Also: Augenspiegelung, Ophthalmoskopie

Funduscopy is the examination of the back of the eye using an illuminated instrument. The eye specialist assesses the retina, the optic nerve head and the blood vessels, for example in cases of diabetes or high blood pressure.

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