Introduction
Otoscopy is one of the primary methods used for diagnosing patient complaints for the entire ear-nose-throat complex. A well designed otoscope will provide illumination, magnification, and air pressure capability for checking tympanic membrane mobility.
The basic steps are the same for any otoscope, but we’ll be showing you how to use our Welch Allyn MacroView Otoscope – which allows you to see three times the area of the ear canal and tympanic membrane than a traditional scope in a single view.
Welch Allyn Otoscope
Welch Allyn MacroView™ Otoscope
The MacroView otoscope offers a 3X larger viewing area at higher magnification compared to standard otoscopes, making it easier to visualize the auditory canal and…
Educational Topics
Anatomy of the Ear
Otoscopy is all about seeing what’s going on in the ear, nose and throat, and it’s one of the primary methods used for diagnosing patient…
How the Ear Works
Step through how the parts of outer, middle and inner ear work together to support hearing and balance.
Ear Pathologies
The tympanic membrane, or eardrum, serves as the window into the middle ear. Direct observation of the tympanic membrane and external auditory canal though an…