A simple device for teaching direct ophthalmoscopy to primary care practitioners - 25/08/11
Abstract |
Purpose |
Ophthalmoscopy, a valuable skill for primary care practitioners, can be challenging to learn. A simple and inexpensive device for teaching direct ophthalmoscopy to primary care practitioners is described.
Design |
Device description.
Methods |
Cylindrical plastic canisters were altered to have an artificial pupil at one end and a replaceable fundus photograph at the other end to simulate the mechanics of performing direct ophthalmoscopy on a real eye. These were tested for ease of use by primary care students.
Results |
The devices to aid in teaching ophthalmoscopy proved to be simple and inexpensive to construct. They allowed students to practice direct ophthalmoscopy technique and identification of funduscopic abnormalities.
Conclusion |
This simple device for teaching direct ophthalmoscopy to primary care practitioners is inexpensive to create and is a valuable aid for teaching direct ophthalmoscopy to primary care practitioners.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF. | This paper was supported by an unrestricted grant from Research to Prevent Blindness, New York, New York. |
Vol 138 - N° 3
P. 501-502 - septembre 2004 Retour au numéro
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