Which procedure visually examines the fundus of the eye with an ophthalmoscope?

• A. Ophthalmoscopy(-ies)
• B. Mammography
• C. Myelography
• D. Palpation

Answer: (A)

Ophthalmoscopy is the examination of the interior of the eye using an ophthalmoscope to view the fundus—the retina, optic nerve, macula, and retinal vessels. This method lets a clinician inspect the back of the eye for signs of disease such as retinal hemorrhages, optic nerve changes, or vessel abnormalities.

The other options serve different purposes: mammography images breast tissue with X-rays; myelography visualizes the spinal canal using contrast; palpation involves feeling the body with the hands to assess texture, size, or tenderness.