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Dilated fundus examination(DFE) is diagnostic procedure that employs the use of mydriatic eye drops to dilate or enlarge the pupil in order to obtain a better view of the internal surface of the eye (i.e. fundus) with an ophthalmoscope.[1] DFE has been found to be a more effective method for evaluation internal ocular health than non-dilated examination.[2] It is frequently performed by ophthalmologists and optometrists as part of an eye examination.
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Result of Dilated fundus examination. At the beginning the eye is losing focus, but after 5-6 hours (depends on the type of the medical eye drops) it normalizes. Flash light used
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The same eye before the examination. No flash light used
References
- ↑ http://www.aarphealthcare.com/prodsvcs/eye/AARP_Exam_info.aspx
- ↑ Parisi ML, Scheiman M, Coulter RS. "Comparison of the effectiveness of a nondilated versus dilated fundus examination in the pediatric population." J Am Optom Assoc. 1996 May;67(5):266-72. PMID 8888844.