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Optic disc assessment in the emergency department: a comparative study between the PanOptic and direct ophthalmoscopes
  1. Harry Petrushkin1,
  2. Allon Barsam2,
  3. Milt Mavrakakis3,
  4. Andy Parfitt4,
  5. Peter Jaye4
  1. 1Ophthalmology Department, Royal Free Hospital, Pond St, London, UK
  2. 2Ophthalmology Department, Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, UK
  3. 3Statistics Department, London School of Economics, London, UK
  4. 4Emergency Department, St Thomas' Hospital, London UK
  1. Correspondence to Dr Harry Petrushkin, Ophthalmology Department, Royal Free Hospital, Pond St, London NW3 2QG, UK; harrypetrushkin{at}gmail.com

Abstract

Optic disc assessment is an essential part of the neurological examination of acutely unwell patients. This study compares the PanOptic ophthalmoscope with the direct ophthalmoscope for accuracy of diagnosis and ease of use. Patient satisfaction was also compared for the two instruments. A single-masked prospective observational study was carried out. The authors showed that the PanOptic ophthalmoscope was more sensitive (p=0.03) and specific (p=0.03) than the direct ophthalmoscope. The PanOptic ophthalmoscope was preferred by both doctors (p=0.001) and patients (p=0.04) in terms of comfort and ease of use.

  • Ophthalmoscope
  • PanOptic
  • funduscopy
  • ophthalmoscopy
  • optic disc
  • ophthalmology

https://doi.org/10.1136/emermed-2011-200038

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    • Competing interests None.

    • Patient consent Obtained.

    • Provenance and peer review Not commissioned; externally peer reviewed.

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