ophthalmoscopy

[of-thal-mos-kuh-pee, -thuhl-, op-]

noun

plural

ophthalmoscopies 

1. the use of or technique of using an ophthalmoscope.

ophthalmoscopy

/ ˌɒfθælˈmɒskəpɪ /

noun

1. examination of the interior of the eye with an ophthalmoscope

Other Word Forms

• ophthalmoscopist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of ophthalmoscopy¹

First recorded in 1720–30; ophthalmo- + -scopy

Example Sentences

The exam should also include an ophthalmoscopy, which involves examining your optic nerve.

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