Ophthalmoscope News & Info

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  Keeping a close eye on your vision
  Mirror.co.uk
  Using an ophthalmoscope, a doctor can examine arteries on the retina at the back of the eye and see signs of high blood pressure and arteries hardening. If these retinal arteries are furred up, then so are the rest of the arteries in your body – useful ...
  
  
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  Sharper imaging in glaucoma focus of $1.85 million NIH grant
  EurekAlert (press release)
  The adaptive optics scanning laser ophthalmoscope, or AOSLO, device Porter uses corrects for the eye's optical imperfections and captures high-resolution movies on a cellular-level in the living eye. Since 2009, his team has been using the AOSLO to ...
  
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  Vision Screening in Young Children: Best Practices
  Medscape
  It requires no equipment except a direct ophthalmoscope and it can be used on children of any age. However, the interpretation of the red reflex is affected by skill and experience. You have to know what you are doing to interpret a red reflex properly ...
  
  
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  Welch Allyn Will Showcase Scalable, Connected Solutions That Simplify Patient ...
  Business Wire (press release)
  The system features traditional Welch Allyn physical assessment instruments—an integrated ophthalmoscope and otoscope—combined with twenty-first century vital signs assessment technology from the Connex ® Vital Signs Monitor (VSM).
  
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  Polyclinics upgraded
  Barbados Advocate
  She identified that the medical equipment included vital signs monitor and accessories; automated external defibrillator and accessories; ECG machine and accessories; heavy-duty nebulizer and accessories; wall mounted combined Ophthalmoscope and ...
  
  
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  Local Eye Care Specialists explain risks and treatment options for glaucoma
  Sussex Sun
  Ferguson notes that a thorough examination for glaucoma should include the following: Ophthalmoscopy: An instrument called an “ophthalmoscope” is used to look into and light up the back of the eye to check the health of the retina and look for signs of ...
  
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  Pathfinder Health India begins PG Diploma in Family Medicine in New Delhi
  pharmabiz.com
  The doctors will also be expected to attain and demonstrate the acquisition of key practical skills necessary in primary care eg use of auriscope and ophthalmoscope, basic respiratory tests, venepuncture, recording and interpretation of the ...