Can an ophthalmologist or ophtho-neurologist see the optic nerve and visual cortex during an eye exam? ?
The optic nerve is easily observable during an eye exam. There are different techniques in getting a view of the optic nerve such as using a direct ophthalmoscope, a slit lamp with a condensing lens, or binocular indirect ophthalmoscope. The visual cortex is part of the brain and cannot be viewed during an eye exam, but it’s function can be inferred through ancillary testing.
