Scanning Ophthalmoscope an instrument for retinal imaging in which the retina is scanned by a low-power laser and the reflected light is used to create a digital image. Basically ophthalmoscope is used for examining the interior of the eye. It sends a bright, narrow beam of light through the lens of the eye, and contains a perforated mirror and lenses through which the veterinarian can examine interior parts of the eye. It is helpful in detecting possible disorders of the eyes, as well as disorders of other organs that are reflected in the condition of the eyes