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Direct Ophthalmoscope

From Troy Bedinghaus, O.D., About.com

Updated: July 13, 2007

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Troy Bedinghaus
A direct ophthalmoscope is a hand-held instrument.
A direct ophthalmoscope is a hand-held instrument used for examining the interior structures of the eye, especially the retina. It consists of a mirror that reflects light into the eye and a central hole through which the eye is examined.
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