Indirect ophthalmoscopy is done for
Applications: Indirect ophthalmoscopy is essential for the assessment and management of retinal detachment and other peripheral retinal lesions. It allows 3 D stereoscopic view of the lesion . It also depicts the presence of shifting fluid,which is pathognomic of exudative retinal detachment. Reference : A K KHURANA Comprehensive Ophthalmology edition 4; page-567
Central retina
Periphery of retina
Sclera
Angle of anterior chamber
Anatomy, Development and clinical examination