How to use…the direct ophthalmoscope. Issue 2 (21st September 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Gurney, Sam P; Makanjuola, Taiwo; Kutubi, Muhammad; Parulekar, Manoj; Abbott, Joseph
• Is Part Of: Archives of disease in childhood. Volume 103:Issue 2(2018)
• Page Start: 102
• Page End: 109
• Publication Date: 2017-09-21
• Subjects: ophthalmology -- neurology -- neurosurgery -- general paediatrics -- neonatology; Pediatrics -- Practice -- Periodicals; Children -- Diseases -- Treatment -- Periodicals; 618.920005
• DOI: 10.1136/archdischild-2016-312378
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1743-0585

Abstract

Abstract : Ophthalmoscopy and red reflex examination are core medical skills required to identify sight-threatening and life-threatening disease. We discuss the predictive utility and limitations of findings with an ophthalmoscope and tips as to how to optimise these. We outline important considerations in three clinical scenarios: an abnormal red reflex, an abnormal optic disc and retinal haemorrhages in the context of child protection concerns.