Ophthalmic examination equipment essentials

Finoff Transilluminator

 

1. Darkened room
2. Focal light source eg Finoff transilluminator head for ophthalmoscope handle
3. Magnification eg magnifying spectacles (loupes), biomicroscope
4. Ophthalmoscope eg direct or indirect
5. Topical anaesthetic drops eg Alcaine
6. Fluorescein strips eg Fluorets
7. Schirmer test strips
8. Cotton tips (eg for corneal debridement)
9. Cotton wool balls (eg for vision testing)
10. Tonometer eg TonoVet or TonoPen