How is the PanOptic ophthalmoscope utilized for the fundic evaluation?

• A. provides 10x larger field of view of real upright image
• B. does not need to be close to patient's eye
• C. provides 5x larger field of view of real, upright image
• D. shows a smaller field of view than direct ophthalmoscope

Answer: (C)

PanOptic is built to give you a wide-field view of the fundus. It provides about five times larger field of view than a standard direct ophthalmoscope, while still presenting a real, upright image. That means you can see a much larger portion of the retina in one look, which makes it easier to evaluate the optic nerve head, vessels, and peripheral retina and to spot abnormalities without having to constantly reposition the instrument. The image orientation remains upright, helping you localize findings quickly. It’s not a tenfold increase, and it isn’t a smaller field than the direct ophthalmoscope—the gain is a substantial, practical expansion of what you can view in one glance. You still hold the instrument close to the eye, but the wider view makes the fundic exam more efficient and comprehensive.