ophthalmoscope

Meanings

• noun

  An medical instrument used to examine the interior of the eye to diagnose various eye conditions.

  - "The ophthalmoscope allowed the doctor to diagnose the patient's detached retina."
  - "During the eye exam, the nurse asked the patient to look through the ophthalmoscope."

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Synonyms

fundoscope , funduscope

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Variants

List of all variants of ophthalmoscope that leads to same result
ophthalmoscope , ophthalmoscopes , ophthalmoscopic , ophthalmoscopies , ophthalmoscopy

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Derived from the Greek word 'ophthalmos' meaning eye and 'skopein' meaning to examine.

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Trivia

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1. The first ophthalmoscope was invented by Hermann von Helmholtz in 1851.

2. The ophthalmoscope is an essential tool in ophthalmology and optometry practices.

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Related Concepts

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1. Ophthalmology: The branch of medicine dealing with the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of eye disorders.

2. Optometrist: A healthcare professional who examines and measures the eyes to diagnose and correct vision problems.

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Culture

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The invention of the ophthalmoscope revolutionized eye care and led to significant advancements in diagnosing and treating various eye conditions.

How to Memorize "ophthalmoscope"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine an ophthalmoscope as a large, handheld device with a light and a lens. Visualize the doctor placing the device against the patient's eye and shining the light to examine the interior.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ophthalmoscope' with the idea of eye exams and diagnosing eye conditions.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'ophthalmoscope' as 'Ophthalmology's Scope' or 'Optometrist's Precious Tool'.

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