title: Optic disc assessment in the emergency department: a comparative study between the PanOptic and direct ophthalmoscopes.
abstract: Optic disc assessment is an essential part of the neurological examination of acutely unwell patients. This study compares the PanOptic ophthalmoscope with the direct ophthalmoscope for accuracy of diagnosis and ease of use. Patient satisfaction was also compared for the two instruments. A single-masked prospective observational study was carried out. The authors showed that the PanOptic ophthalmoscope was more sensitive (p=0.03) and specific (p=0.03) than the direct ophthalmoscope. The PanOptic ophthalmoscope was preferred by both doctors (p=0.001) and patients (p=0.04) in terms of comfort and ease of use.
authors: Ophthalmology Department, Royal Free Hospital, Pond St, London NW3 2QG, UK. harrypetrushkin@gmail.com
authors: Harry
authors: H
authors: Petrushkin
authors: Allon
authors: A
authors: Barsam
authors: Milt
authors: M
authors: Mavrakakis
authors: Andy
authors: A
authors: Parfitt
authors: Peter
authors: P
authors: Jaye
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D004635:Emergency Medicine / Q000379:methods; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital; D006801:Humans; D019721:Ophthalmoscopes / Q000592:standards*; D009887:Ophthalmoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D009898:Optic Disk / Q000473:pathology*; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity