A simple device for teaching direct ophthalmoscopy to primary care practitioners.
OBJECTIVE
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.


METHODS
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.


CONCLUSIONS
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.
Chung
Kelly D
KD
Department of Ophthalmology, Casey Eye Institute, Oregon Health and Science University, 3375 SW Terwilliger Boulevard, Portland, OR 97239, USA. chungke@ohsu.edu
Watzke
Robert C
RC
D005128:Eye Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D009885:Ophthalmology / Q000193:education*; D019721:Ophthalmoscopes; D009887:Ophthalmoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D010821:Physicians, Family / Q000193:education*; D013663:Teaching / Q000379:methods*