2. History
Monocular indirect ophthalmoscope
Binocular indirect ophthalmoscope
• Optical principle
• Parts of indirect ophthalmoscope
• Lenses
• Technique
• Recording the findings
• Advantages and disadvantages
• Handling the instrument
3. HISTORY
• Dr. William Cumming
• “ every eye could be made luminous if the axis
from a source of illumination directed towards
a person’s eye and the line of vision of the
observer were coincident”
4. HISTORY
1850 Hermann von Helmholtz
Direct
ophthalmoscope
1852 Theodor Reute
Monocular
indirect
ophthalmoscope
1861 Marc Antonie Giracid
Tenlon
Binocular
indirect
ophthalmoscope
1946 Charles Louis Schepens
Modern binocular
indirect
ophthalmoscope
11. Advantages
• Increased field of view
• Erect real image
Disadvantages
• Lack of stereopsis
• Limited illumination
• Fixed magnification
• Fair to good resolution
12. BINOCULAR INDIRECT
OPHTHALMOSCOPE
• Principle
• The principle of indirect ophthalmoscope is to
make the eye highly myopic by placing a
strong convex lens in front of the patient's eye
• When both the illuminating and reflecting
beam pass through the pupil, that area of
fundus is seen.
36. FIELD OF VIEW
• The condensing lens is held in front of the
patient’s eye at such a distance that the
patient’s pupil and the observer’s pupil are
conjugate foci.
37. FIELD OF VIEW
• A reduced image of
the observer’s pupil
is therefore formed
in the subject’s
pupillary plane.
38. FIELD OF VIEW
• Only those rays of
light which leave the
subject’s eye via the
area of image of the
observer’s pupil can,
after refraction by
condensing lens,
enter the observer’s
pupil and be seen by
him.
39. FIELD OF VIEW
• Field of view also limited by the aperture or
size of the condensing lens
43. Filters
• Yellow filter – reduces intensity of light
• Red free filter – blood, membranes, new
vessels and retinal nerve fibre layer defects
• Blue filter – flourescein angiography
44. INDIRECT OPHTHALMOSCOPE LENSES
Biconvex aspheric lenses with one surface more
curved than the other.
Functions
• Acts as a condensing lens for the light coming
from illumination system
• Acts as a lens for forming an inverted ,
laterally reversed, real aerial image of retina
45. • The technique is called indirect because the
fundus is seen through a condensing lens
• The image is formed close to the principle
focus of the lens, between the lens and the
observer
• The power of the condensing lens determines
Retinal magnification
Field of view
Stereopsis
46. Power of lens
( D )
Magnification Field of view
+ 14 D 3.5 X 35 degree
+ 20 D 2.5 X 45 degree
+ 28D 1.5 X 55 degree
47.
48. Uses
• 30 D - To obtain panoramic view when detail and
stereopsis are not important and used with small
pupil
• 20 D - most widely used as it provides an
adequate field of view, stereopsis and
magnification
• 14 D – useful for detailed view of macula and
optic disc; for determining elevation of retina in
shallow retinal detachment
52. Positioning the patient
• Patient should lie flat in a reclining chair
• Space to move freely around the head
53. Choosing the right lens
• Lenses available are + 14D, + 20D , + 28D,
+30D
• +20D lens is commonly used
54. Minimising lens distortion
• Because of the aspheric nature of lens, we
should hold the lens right side up , to
minimise distortions
55. Examining the patient
• Explain the procedure to the patient
• Dark room
• Make the patient lie supine
• Instruct to keep both eyes open
• Illuminate the patients pupil area by pointing
the illumination towards patient’s eye
56. • Interpose the condensing lens in the path of
beam of light
• Slowly move the lens away from the eye until
a clear image of retina is seen
• Examine the fundus by moving around the
patient
• Examiner should stand opposite the clock
hour position to be examined
64. ADVANTAGES OF INDIRECT
OPHTHALMOSCOPE
• Larger field of view
• Lesser distortion of retinal image
• Stereoscopic view
• Useful in hazy media
• Can visualize retina anterior to equator
• Vitreous can be examined
• Can be used intraoperatively
65. DISADVANTAGES OF INDIRECT
OPHTHALMOSCOPE
• High learning curve
• Less magnification
• Difficulty with very small pupils
• More uncomfortable to the patient
• Confusing reversed image
66. HANDLING
• Wipe the headband and instrument surfaces with
a cloth dampened in mild disinfectant every day
• Clean the lens by using hard contact lens cleaner
and warm water , then dry it with a soft lint - free
cloth
• Sterilise the condensing lens – placing in a cidex
solution for 5 – 10 minutes; can also autoclave
the lens in a steel chamber with perforation for
steam
67. • Handle the knobs gently
• Start with minimum light
• Rest when the bulb is hot
• Wire discipline
• Recharge the batteries at end of each work
day
• Keep the instrument in its case when not in
use
Editor's Notes
A front runner in field of ophthalmology
1846
1851 helmhotz published the optical principles involved
Reute – concave mirror with aperture
Tenlon – france
Earliest source of illumination candle; later lamps incorporated a reflecting mirror behind the candle and a strong convex lens in front to condense the light
Reflex free ophthalmoscopy Thornerand Allvor Gullstrand 1911
Intro by reute, it was designed for its use in undilated pupil,
Original monocular io used an external light source reflected by a mirror held in front of observer’s eye
The monocular indir method allows use of low power lenses (13d) thru which small details are seen larger
Since it is monocular stereoscopic exmn not possible
The emergent rays from an area of fundus are brought to focus as a real inverted image between the lens and observer’s eye
Assuming the ptnt eye is emmetropic
Parallel ray of light
20 D LENS covex lens
Img is formed 5 cm in front of condensing lens
Assuming the ptnt eye is emmetropic
Parallel ray of light
20 D LENS covex lens
Img is formed 5 cm in front of condensing lens
Img is magnified but not as mag as in DO
Img is real, inverted, laterally reversed
Emmetropic eye : parallel rays – converge by condensing lens - img fomed in focal plane
Myopic eye : emergent rays are converging- further converged by the condensing lens- img formed much closer to the convex lens
Hypermetropic eye : emergent rays are diverging- converged by condensing- but img formed beyond the focal plane i.e, farthet from the condensing lens
IMAGE FORMATION VARIES WITH REFRACTIVE STATUS
NOW HOW TO VISULAISE THE IMG
All we need to do is accomodation- we can see the img clearer
If we ( observer ) unable to accommodate, we can use our presbyopic correction glasses/ contact lens
IO has incorporated some power in ocular which we can use to focus
At 1/3 rd meter : 3D accomodation needed
Change of +/- 0.1D in observer’s accomodn accounts for +/- 5D in ptnt’s refrac error
Thus, minor changes in examiners accomodation can easily compensate for major refractive error that ptnt may have
For stereoscopic view, we should see with both eye, and also we should adjust the IPD so that both viewing beam fits into the patients pupil
Normal IPD is 60 mm, reduced to 15mm by use of prism IDO
Normal IPD is 60 mm, reduced to 15mm by use of prism IDO
Presence of corneal reflection and usual backscattering of light from healthy cornea and lens make the evaluation difficut
Gullstrand evaluated the principle . Observation and illumination beam be separated at corneal and lens plane to avoid reflection and scattering for which a DILATED PUPIL IS needed
With ptnt and observer pupil conjugate , loss of light is minimized and field of view is maximised
The illuminating beam and viewing beams must be totally separated through cornea , pupillary aperture and lens to avoid reflection, but must coincide on retina to permit viewing
ILLUMINATION is provided by an electric lamp mounted on observers head. Light from this source is rendered convergent by the condensing lens. Thus a convergent beam enters the ptnt’s eye and is brought to a focus within the vitreous by eye’s refractive system. The light then diverges to strike the retina.
The illumination is therefore bright and even, as it comes from the real mage of the light source within the ptnt’s eye.
Largest in myopia , smallest in hypermetropia
In all refractive states, size of subject’s pupil limits the field of illumination
It is usual to dilate the ptnt’s pupil widely prior to IDO exmn , in order to increase the fied of illumination. It is not practical to dilate the observer’s pupil bcus his VA wud be impaired. This is bcus he wud suffer an increase in aberrations and l/o accomodan, the latter being particularly troublesome for low hypermetrope. Therefore a condensing lens of largest possible aperture is chosen to inc the field of view. THE lens redirects the peripheral rays towards the obsever’s eye
This means that light arising from a point in subject’s pupillary plane is brought to focus by the conden lens in observer’s pupillary plane and vice versa
- Image of a 4mm pupil is approx 0.7 mm
Only those rays which leave the subjects eye via the image of observer pupil and which passes through the condensing lens will be seen by the observer.
Therefore , field of view is determined by the observer’s pupil size and the aperture of the condensing lens
It is usual to dilate the ptnt’s pupil widely prior to IDO exmn , in order to increase the fied of illumination. It is not practical to dilate the observer’s pupil bcus his VA wud be impaired. This is bcus he wud suffer an increase in aberrations and l/o accomodan, the latter being particularly troublesome for low hypermetrope. Therefore a condensing lens of largest possible aperture is chosen to inc the field of view. THE lens redirects the peripheral rays towards the obsever’s eye
1) Magnification is a function of power of the condensing lens to power of the patient’s eye.
Eg: emmetropic eye (60 D) , with condensing lens of 20D= 60/20= 3X magnification
In a 10 D MYOPE , 70/20 = 3.5X magnification
2) The reference point for designation of magnification is 25cm; if the image is viewed from more than 25cm, the perceived magnification decreases proportionately
3) In myopia , img size increases as the conden lens is moved towards ptnt’s eye, while in hypermetropia the img size inc if lens is moved away from ptnt’s eye
Light sources : halogen light, LED ( much cooler and last longer)
Battery – in examiners belt or incorpor in headband itself
Yellow- offers protection to the user because of decreased inten of light entering the ptnts eye and may even offer protectn to ptnts retina or provide comfort to the patient
-Red – subtle pigmentary changes
Aspheric lenses – peripheral distortions reduced
Condensing lens is a powerful convex lens
Working dist from cornea 72mm, 47mm & 26mm respectively
Stereopsis 1, ¾, ½
Mag= power of eye/power of lens; field= power of lens * 2; stereopsis= mag/4
30D lens has highest magnif
DO 15X 12.5 deg 2.5 DD
DD 5, 8.5,11
28D viewing pathology near ors serrata is easier with 28D. It has magnificn of around 2.2 times but offers a larger dynamic field of view of 69 degree
Nowadays lenses are coming with antireflective coating i.e yellow filter within , to reduce blue light ( blue light causes scaterring and glare )
To conduct a good peripheral exmn, the ptnts eye must b well dilated. Use both tropicamide and phenylephrine.
Ptns with dark colored iris may need more than one set.
So that scope is secure on your head
and height of the beam so you can see a full beam with each eye
Set light aperture to the largest spot for a fully dilated pupil, use the smallest aperture for small pupils and intraocular gas
Filter – generally we use white light filter. A diffuser can improve the field of view and is softer and more comfortable to the ptnt
to allow yourself a clear view while attempting to make the ptnt comfortable
20 D double aspheric lens has magnificn upto 3 times. Used to evaluate macula and periphery. Dynamic field of view is 60 degree
28D viewing pathology near ors serrata is easier with 28D. It has magnificn of around 2.2 times but offers a larger dynamic field of view of 69 degree
The silver line should be towards the patient , so that the surface with steeper curvature is towards the examiner- to decrease the aberrations
Move the lens in and out to focus and refine the view
Aspheric – means two different curved surfaces to avoid spherical abertn
Start with lower illumin and slowly incr the illum
Proprioception helps ptnt to look in diff gazes
Rest the frree fingers on ptnts cheek or forehead
Less convex side towards patnt
Gently tilt the lens to avoid disturbing reflexes
Held at 5cm from ptnt
Distance from the eye = focal length of the lens
Eg: to examine the inf quadrant, we shld stand at head end i.e at 12 o clock and ask the ptnt to look DOWN
By asking the ptnt to look in extreme gaze and by using the scleral indenter the whole periphery upto ora can be examined
Schocket scleral depressor, Cotton tip applicator
Done with dep placed over lid
This helps in making the barely perceptible lesions more prominent, can better appreciate the dif ts color and densities
Most sensi part is superonasal quadrant
Should move the dep in a direction opp to that in which examiner wishes to the dep to appear
Scl dep shld be rolled gently and tangentially over the surf
Img seen in ido is inverted and laterally reversed
The chart is placed upside down i.e 12 o clock of chart placed towards feet so that the img fields can be visually translated directly onto the paper without having to mentally invert them
1) 10 fold increase in area of retina visible as compared to dir ophthalmoscope
2)
3)With considerable depth perception
4) Bcus of its bright light and optical ppty. As IDO is a larger instrument there is more scope for fitting more powerful light sources
5) Where most retinal holes and degenerations exist
6) Various vitreous abn can be diagnosed
7) Bcus it is used at a distance whch slows to preserve a sterile operative field
Laser energy can be delivered thro the ido to effect retinal photocoagln
1)
2) In comparison with DO
3)
4) Due to intense light and scleral indentation
5
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Make sure the instru is switched off before is kept in case