|Articles|December 31, 2006

Tolerable Fundus Exams in the Blink of an Eye

The continuous light projected intothe eye during a fundus examinationis unpleasant for patients.

The continuous light projected intothe eye during a fundus examinationis unpleasant for patients. To makethese examinations more comfortable,interrupt the light for a few secondsand allow patients to blink their eyes.-- Mohammed M. Basha, MD
Gainesville, Fla

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Tolerable Fundus Exams in the Blink of an Eye

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