What is the PanOptic ophthalmoscope?

• A. It provides 2x larger field of view of real upright image
• B. Provides 5x larger field of view of real upright image
• C. It cannot capture a real upright image
• D. It requires direct contact with eye

Answer: (B)

PanOptic ophthalmoscope expands what you can see during a direct retinal exam by giving a real upright view of a much larger portion of the fundus. It delivers about five times the field of view of a standard direct ophthalmoscope—roughly 25 degrees instead of around 5 degrees. That wider view lets you inspect more of the retina, especially toward the periphery, without needing to move the instrument or the patient as much. It still provides a real upright image, and it’s designed for non-contact use, so you don’t have to touch the eye with a corneal contact lens. That’s why the statement describing it as providing a fivefold larger field of view of a real upright image is the best description.