Discover the multifaceted Retinopathy Examination Model and develop the skills required to undertake retinopathy examinations. This is essential for the training of a wide variety of healthcare professionals including medical students, doctors, and nurses, particularly those with an interest in ophthalmology as a specialty.
The model is the standard adult head, featuring electronic control and simulating up to 29 retinopathies, for both the left and right eye.
Retinopathy phantoms identified in the left eye include:
- Normal Retina
- Senile Muscular Degenerations
- Central Retinal Vein Occlusion
- Hypertensive Retinopathy
- Optic Nerve Depression
- Optic Nerve Atrophy
- Background Type Diabetic Retinopathy
- Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Retinopathy
Retinopathy phantoms identified in the right eye include:
- Normal Retina
- Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion
- Hypertensive Retinopathy
- Optic Disc Oedema
- Optic Nerve Atrophy
- Background Type Diabetic Retinopathy
- Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy
Additionally, clinical features including fibrous proliferations, red spots, retinal microaneurysms and blood spots can be observed for the differential diagnosis of the different retinopathies. Student will be able to gain proficiency in fundoscopy and the correct utilisation of an ophthalmoscope.
The Retinopathy Examination Model is an excellent addition to clinical skills sessions and will be beneficial in the preparation of medical exams and OSCEs.
