All of the following are features of fundus examination using direct ophthalmoscope, EXCEPT:
Field of vision with a direct ophthalmoscope is about 10-15 degrees, whereas with an indirect ophthalmoscope it is 35 degrees. Characteristics of direct and indirect ophthalmoscopy: Direct ophthalmoscopy Indirect ophthalmoscopy Magnification About 15 x About 2.5 x Depth of field Small Large Field of vision 10 - 15 degree 35 degree Stereopsis Absent Present Type of image Erect and viual Inveed and reversed real View of periphery Not clear Clear Value in myopia and other ametropias Less More REF: Textbook of Ophthalmology edited by Sunita Agarwal, PAGE 199
Less useful in myopic patients
Image formed is erect and viual
Field of vision is about 35 degrees
Provides a magnification of 15 times