3. Normal Fundus
Area Description
Optic disc Pink
Clear margin
No haemorrhage
CDR <0.4
Blood vessels Not dilated
No AV nipping
No aneurysms
No copper / silver wiring
Macula No exudates / haemorrhage
White foveal reflex present
Fundus No exudates / haemorrhage
4. Hypertensive Retinopathy
Area Description
Optic disc Pink
Clear margin
No haemorrhage
CDR <0.4
Blood vessels Arterial constriction
AV nipping
Macula No exudates / haemorrhage
White foveal reflex present
Fundus Soft exudates (cotton wool spots)
Dot blot haemorrhages
5. Diabetic Retinopathy
Area Description
Optic disc Pink
Clear margin
No haemorrhage
CDR <0.4
Blood vessels Microaneurysms
Macula No exudates / haemorrhage
White foveal reflex present
Fundus Hard exudates
Dot blot haemorrhages
6. Papilloedema (acute phase)
Area Description
Optic disc Pale
Blurred margin
Blood vessels May or may not be dilated
Macula No exudates / haemorrhage
White foveal reflex present
Fundus Dot blot haemorrhages
7. Papilloedema (chronic phase)
Area Description
Optic disc Pale
Blurred margin
CDR ratio obliterated
Blood vessels Dilated
Macula No exudates / haemorrhage
White foveal reflex present
Fundus No exudates / haemorrhage