Disease of the vitreous, retina, choroid and optic nerve/posterior segment

DISEASE OF THE VITREOUS, RETINA, CHOROID AND OPTIC NERVE/POSTERIOR SEGMENT

Introduction

  • The image obtained in the ophthalmoscope while viewing the posterior segment is called fundus and it comprises of optic disc, retinal vasculature, and a semitransparent neurosensory retina.
  • Through this, structures like retinal pigment epithelium chorioid or tapetum and posterior sclera could be visualised.
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