Ophthalmoscopy

Funduscopy (Eye exam)

What Affects the Test

Factors that can interfere with your test or the accuracy of the results include:

• The inability to remain still during the exam.
• Eye problems, such as incomplete pupil dilation, cataracts, or cloudiness of the liquid inside the eyeball.

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Author:	Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS	Last Updated: July 6, 2007
Medical Review:	Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine Carol L. Karp, MD - Ophthalmology
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