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Inexpensive Binocular Indirect Ophthalmoscopy



Aqeeda Singh1, *, Sheng C. Hong2, Kelechi Ogbuehi2
1 University of Otago Medical School, Dunedin, New Zealand
2 Dunedin Hospital, Southern District Health Board, Dunedin, New Zealand


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Abstract

We aim to discuss an inexpensive method of conducting binocular indirect ophthalmoscopy without the binocular indirect ophthalmoscope headset. This technique only requires the examiner to hold a light source between their eyes and hold a condensing lens at an arm’s length. This may be particularly valuable in resource-poor settings.

Keywords: Binocular indirect ophthalmoscopy, Inexpensive BIO, Ophthalmoscopy, Ophthalmic lenses, Retinal examination, Stereoscopic vision.