Fundoscopic Findings

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Findings in visual / eye emergencies on fundoscopic exam 

By Valeria Chew 

 

Identify:  

Optic disc - look for swelling, cupping 

Retina - hemorrhage, pallor, detachment 

Surrounding vessels - nicking, hemorrhage 

 

Normal: 


 

 

Papilledema: 

  • Associated with increased ICP 

  • Optic disc looks swollen, pale 

 

 

Central Retinal Artery Occlusion 

  • Sudden, painless vision loss 

  • Retinal edema, “cherry red spot” 


 

 

Central Retinal Vein Occlusion 

  • Sudden, painless vision loss 

  • “Blood and thunder” dilation and tortuosity of vessels, blurring of optic disc 

 

 

 

Retinal Detachment 

  • Associated with vision loss / flashers  

  • Main finding: loss of a lot of landmarks, retina looks lifted/pale 

  • Urgent opthal consult needed!