Welch Allyn 118 Series PanOptic Ophthalmoscope - User Manual - Manual (Page 12)

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5. Turn the scope on (using any
Welch Allyn 3.5V power source).
Adjust light intensity rheostat to
desired position.
You are now ready to begin the examination:
6. Examiner should be positioned
approximately 15 degrees to the
temporal side of the patient.
7. Instruct the patient to look straight
ahead at a distant object.
8. Begin from about 6 inches away,
looking through the scope and
shining the light at the patient’s
eye while looking for the red
retinal reflex.
9. Rest your left hand on the
patient’s forehead. (optional)