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Published on: August 4, 2018
History of the Ophthalmoscope
Anish Amireni1, Garv Bhasin2, Latha Ganti3,4,5
1Biomedical Sciences, University of Central Florida, Orlando, USA.
Abstract:
This article will describe the history of an important tool: the ophthalmoscope. The evolution of the ophthalmoscope will be analyzed, beginning with its first historical reference and detailing every iteration of the instrument leading up to the version we know today. This article will elaborate on the significance of the ophthalmoscope as a vital instrument for performing eye fundus examinations and explain why it is a staple accouterment in the field of ophthalmology.

