ABSTRACT
Examiners like to see someone who is confident with handling the ophthalmoscope, and want to hear the people clicking through the lenses whilst they are examining the patient. The eyes should first be examined undilated to visualise the pupils and iris, and then dilated to examine the lens, vitreous and retina. Gain verbal consent by explaining to the patient what the procedure involves. Examine one eye at a time from start to finish. Keep clicking through the lenses until the retina comes into focus. Once the retina has come into focus, the people should clearly be able to see blood vessels. The arteries are relatively more narrow and pale than the wider, darker veins.
