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OPHTHALMOLOGY / THE INSTRUMENT ATLAS

See the instrument.
Focus on the detail.

From the trial frame to the slit lamp. Learn what each instrument does, identify its parts and practise explaining the science behind it.

MBBS24 instruments96 viva promptsThird-year MBBS + revision
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9 instruments to explore

Snellen visual-acuity chart — reference view
Vision & refraction

Snellen visual-acuity chart

Assesses distance visual acuity under standardised viewing conditions.

Identify · Locate · Practise 4 viva questions · Zoomable reference
Ishihara colour-vision plates — reference view
Vision & refraction

Ishihara colour-vision plates

Screens principally for red–green colour-vision deficiency.

Identify · Locate · Practise 4 viva questions · Zoomable reference
Visual-field perimeter — reference view
Vision & refraction

Visual-field perimeter

Maps the extent and sensitivity of the visual field.

Identify · Locate · Practise 4 viva questions · Zoomable reference
Pinhole occluder — reference view
Vision & refraction

Pinhole occluder

Helps assess whether an optical refractive component may contribute to reduced visual acuity.

Identify · Locate · Practise 4 viva questions · Zoomable reference
Ophthalmic trial frame — reference view
Vision & refraction

Ophthalmic trial frame

Holds trial lenses in front of the eyes during refraction and selected binocular-vision tests.

Identify · Locate · Practise 4 viva questions · Zoomable reference
Trial lens set — reference view
Vision & refraction

Trial lens set

Provides known optical elements for refraction and visual testing with a trial frame.

Identify · Locate · Practise 4 viva questions · Zoomable reference
Historical mirror retinoscope — reference view
Vision & refraction

Retinoscope

Provides objective assessment of refractive error by observation of the retinal reflex.

Identify · Locate · Practise 4 viva questions · Zoomable reference
Lensmeter — reference view
Vision & refraction

Lensmeter

Measures spectacle-lens power, cylinder axis and related optical properties.

Identify · Locate · Practise 4 viva questions · Zoomable reference
Keratometer — reference view
Vision & refraction

Keratometer

Estimates anterior corneal curvature and corneal astigmatism.

Identify · Locate · Practise 4 viva questions · Zoomable reference

A core MBBS teaching collection, grouped under third year for navigation. Exam timing varies by batch and university. Instrument models and practical lists vary by college. Photographs illustrate specific models; follow your department’s supervised practical programme.