Identifier |
5_Negroe Fundus |
Title |
Negroe Fundus |
Creator |
David G. Cogan, MD (1908-1993) |
Contributors |
David D. Donaldson |
Affiliation |
(DGC) Former Director of Ophthalmology, National Eye Institute, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services |
Subject |
Retina; Retinal Pigment Epithelium; Choroid; Optic Disc; Fundus Oculi |
Description |
The uniformly dark color of a Negro (or Oriental) [sic] fundus is due to the heavy pigmentation of the epithelium. This is situated behind the retina and in front of the choroid. Since this is the fundus of a child, the reflected highlights are prominent. |
Date |
1971 |
Language |
eng |
Format |
image/jpeg |
Type |
Image |
Relation is Part of |
Ocular Fundus Slides |
Collection |
Neuro-Ophthalmology Virtual Education Library: David G. Cogan Collection: https://novel.utah.edu/Cogan/ |
Publisher |
North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society |
Holding Institution |
Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library, University of Utah |
Rights Management |
Copyright 2008. For further information regarding the rights to this collection, please visit: https://NOVEL.utah.edu/about/copyright |
ARK |
ark:/87278/s60v8ffc |
Setname |
ehsl_novel_dgc |
ID |
177316 |
Reference URL |
https://collections.lib.utah.edu/ark:/87278/s60v8ffc |