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Auto-ophthalmoscopy: a novel way to practice retinal examination

Roger H Armour

Department of Surgery, Lister Hospital, Stevenage, Herts, SG1 4AB, UK, roger{at}rharmour.fsnet.co.uk

Michael G Kirby

The Surgery, Nevells Road, Letchworth, Herts, SG6 4TS, UK

Proficiency at retinal examination takes a long time to acquire. The authors investigated auto-ophthalmoscopy — the examination of one's own retina — as a way of helping the student or practitioner. They report the first pilot study in the 145-year history of the method. Auto-ophthalmoscopy is best taught by demonstration and is best learnt under supervision. It takes practice, which is in itself useful in learning how to use a direct ophthalmoscope. Of 20 participants in the pilot study, 11 saw their retinae. One of the authors, who has type 2 diabetes, has seen and sketched his own micro-aneurysms.

Key Words: retinal examination • auto-ophthalmoscopy • pilot study • diabetic micro-aneurysms.

The British Journal of Diabetes & Vascular Disease, Vol. 5, No. 3, 142-144 (2005)
DOI: 10.1177/14746514050050030501
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