Contributions by Dr. Dominique Mustur, MD
Yellow spot (lat. Macula lutea) in the eye
The yellow spot is located in the center of the retina and is only about three to five millimeters in size. It gets its name from a yellow pigment that is particularly concentrated at this spot - it is also called the macula. In its center lies the retinal pit - the point of sharpest vision. This is where the light receptors...
Read moreOptic nerve (lat. Nervus opticus) in the eye
The optic nerve is responsible for ensuring that information from the retina reaches the brain. The bundle of millions of nerve fibers converts the light stimuli from the retina into impulses and transmits them to the brain. At the point where the optic nerve exits the retina, there are no light receptors. Therefore, the brain lacks a light receptor at this...
Read moreInner eye shell
The inner shell forms the retina. It is used to receive light stimuli. The light impressions are transmitted to the brain via the optic nerve and processed there.
Read moreBlind spot (papilla)
The so-called blind spot is the point in the eye where the retina is interrupted and merges with the optic nerve. Since there are no light receptors in this spot, we cannot see in this point of the eye. However, the brain compensates for this by the visual impression of both eyes - so that we can see the blind spot....
Read moreOphthalmoscopy: Examine the fundus of the eye (funduscopy)
Examination of the fundus of the eye is a most important diagnostic procedure. With an ophthalmoscope it is possible to look through the pupil to the back of the eye and examine the retina , optic nerve, blood vessels and choroid. With this examination, many eye diseases can be detected at an early stage. Serious diseases can be detected at an early...
Read moreExamine anterior eye segments
In ophthalmology, the eye is divided into two sections: The anterior and posterior sections of the eye. This section includes the optics of the eye: conjunctiva, cornea, iris and lens. This sensitive area can be disturbed by inflammation, infection, mechanical injury and disease.
Read moreExamine intraocular pressure
During the screening examination for glaucoma, intraocular pressure measurement (tonometry) is used and the optic disc is assessed. The examination can determine whether the intraocular pressure has increased and glaucoma is suspected. How does increased intraocular pressure occur? The intraocular pressure in the eye is caused by a constant inflow of aqueous humor. The aqueous humor flows from behind...
Read moreExamine optic nerve
A healthy optic nerve head curves slightly inward. The optic nerve transmits our sensory impressions from the eye to the brain. Vessels run through its center to supply the retina. The optic nerve head, called the papilla, refers to the place where the optic nerve emerges from the eye. This place is filled with nerve fibers, vessels and supporting cells and is used especially for...
Read moreWhy good vision is so important
If one sense fails, the other senses must additionally take over its work. The eyes play a special role in this. The human senses are the contact to the environment. The human brain assembles the fireworks of neurons from the sensations of sight, hearing, smell, taste and touch into a meaningful whole. This works in everyday life quite...
Read moreAugencenter Wollishofen: Where children like to go to the eye doctor !!!
A modern ophthalmology practice in Wollishofen is dedicated to the well-being of its young patients. The children are involved in the examination and thus motivated to participate. On this Thursday afternoon, the bright, spacious waiting area of the Wollishofen Eye Center is a hive of activity.
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