Autophthalmoscope

/ˌɔːtəfˈθælməskoʊp/ noun

An optical instrument that allows a person to examine their own eye and retina, or a modified ophthalmoscope with automatic features.

From Greek 'auto-' (self), 'ophthalmo-' (eye), and 'scope' (to view). Medical terminology adopted this in the late 19th century as eye examination technology advanced.

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