Ocular fundus


Ocular fundus (Normal)
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  • Ocular fundus refers to the interior surface of the eye
  • Fundus is an anatomical term meaning the part of organ furthest from its opening
  • From Latin word ‘fundus’ meaning ‘bottom’
  • Ocular fundus is formed by the retina
  • The structures visible in the fundus include
    • optic disc
    • macula
    • retinal vessels
  • It can be seen with the help of an ophthalmoscope