Direct ophthalmoscopy is an essential skill that students struggle to learn. A novel 'teaching ophthalmoscope' has been developed that allows a third person to observe the user's view of the fundus.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The profession of optometry has evolved from a technical role, with the measuring of eyeglass prescriptions, to ...

Imagine an instrument that peers deep inside the eye and sees how well the retina’s cells function. Such advanced technology would provide unprecedented options for early detection of disease – not ...

DR. CASEY WOOD is an ophthalmic surgeon with a large practice in one of the busiest cities in America. He is a voluminous writer on subjects connected directly with the science and art of his ...

On the other hand, Dr. William Barlow of the University of Utah's Moran Eye Center notes, "Dilation isn't always required. In fact, if you are seeing your eye doctor solely to get a prescription, ...

The eye has three coats (sclera–cornea, uvea, and retina) and two humors (aqueous and vitreous). The conjunctiva covers the visible portion of the sclera (bulbar conjunctiva) and lines the eyelids ...

Eye health is often overlooked until noticeable symptoms arise. One such symptom is frequent crust on your eyes. This seemingly minor issue can be an indicator of underlying conditions that require ...

Electronystagmography/Videonystagmography (ENG/VNG) is an examination of eye movements called nystagmus which are provoked by stimulation of the inner ear. The exam ...

COLUMBIA, Miss. (WDAM) - Diabetes roughly affects 40 million Americans, with 1.2 million being diagnosed with the disease every year. Eye exams can be crucial for diabetics when it comes to protecting ...

A 30-year-old white woman sustained an injury to her right eye while working at a vineyard. When she bent over to remove a cluster of grapes, she was poked in the eye with a fastening wire. She was ...