Abstract: There is provided an improved solution for illuminating an object by means of an optical component. In use, the optical component is integrated with a hand-held camera unit. The optical component comprises a light-diffusing element. In addition, the optical component may also comprise at least one light source and an end element that directs the light to the object.

Abstract: There is provided an improved solution for illuminating an object by means of an optical component. In use, the optical component is integrated with a hand-held camera unit. The optical component comprises a light-diffusing element. In addition, the optical component may also comprise at least one light source and an end element that directs the light to the object.

Abstract: A hand-held examination device for imaging the eye (106) comprises a user interface (108), infrared source (150) and visible light source (152). The infrared source (150) illuminates the eye (106) with infrared radiation, the examination device forms an image of the eye (106) while illuminated by infrared radiation, and the display shows the eye (106) illuminated by infrared radiation. The user interface (108) receives from the user a signal for generating an image. The visible light source (152) is switched on in a predefined manner in response to the received user signal for generating the image. The examination device generates at least one image of the eye (106) by using visible light in response to the received user signal for generating the image.