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Direct ophthalmoscopic examination

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Photograph of a direct ophthalmoscopic examination

During direct ophthalmoscopy, a health professional looks at each of your eyes using a viewing instrument containing a light (ophthalmoscope). The health professional can see the back of your eye with the ophthalmoscope and will look for eye damage or diseases.

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Last Updated: 07/06/2007