Keeler All-Pupil II Indirect Ophthalmoscope For use at the Sharewood Vision Center

What is The Sharewood Project? Free Healthcare Organization in Malden Completely student operated under the supervision of residents and attending physicians Open every Tuesday night to anyone and everyone Provides an assortment of clinical services to the local community, including: General examinations; Case management; Sexual health; Women’s health; Vision; Dental;

Vision Services We provide complete eye examinations for patients: Refractions and prescriptions for glasses Dilated Exams Counseling and referral for further care

Vision Exam Almost every aspect of the eye exam requires a special tool Typical Exam consists of: Visual Acuity Intraocular Pressure Measurement Dilated Fundus Examination

Dilated Fundus Exam Direct Ophthalmoscopy Provides a relatively narrow but easily acquired direct view of the retina

Our Recent Purchase! Dilated Fundus Exam Indirect Ophthalmoscope Provides a more complete view of the retina Our Recent Purchase!

Indirect Ophthalmoscopy An essential component of a complete fundus examination Allows a clearer view of the fundus of the eye than direct ophthalmsoceopy, even if the lens is fogged by cataracts Allows better peripheral viewing of the retina

Indirect vs. Direct Ophthalmoscopy Indirect Ophthalmoscopy Low illumination – not useful in hazy media Bright illumination – useful in hazy media Stereopsis (3D view using both eyes) absent Stereopsis (3D view using both eyes) present Narrow fundus view Wide fundus view (to periphery)

In the Clinic! We Use the Indirect Ophthalmoscope To Diagnose Conditions Including: Glaucoma Age-Related Macular Degeneration Diabetic Retinopathy Retinal Detachment Retinal Hemorrhages Increased Intracranial Pressure More!

In Summary The indirect ophthalmoscope is used routinely at the Sharewood Vision Center It remains an essential component of the fundus examination Students are trained to operate the ophthalmoscope to diagnose retinal abnormalities