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Seeing Inside the Eye Without Assistance
This quarter, we looked deep into each other’s eyes- literally! We got to use our diagnostic kit- more specifically, we explored the back of the eyes using the direct ophthalmoscope. We examined and assessed the optic disc’s health, including its shape, color, and size. We finally put theory into practice, and it felt real and exciting. It was the first time I examined someone’s eyes all by myself. On my first try, I wasn’t able to see anything except a red-orangey reflex in