A slit lamp microscope is used by ophthalmologists to directly examine the eyes of a patient below the magnification of a binocular microscope by creating a stereoscopic, erect image. The slit lamp microscope produces a narrow beam of strong light that can illuminate the patient’s cornea, aqueous humor, crystalline lens, anterior vitreous layer, or other [...]

Eye Examinations
Slit-lamp examination: A slit lamp focuses the height and width of a beam of light for a accurate stereoscopic view of the eyelids, conjunctivae, cornea, anterior chamber, iris, lens, and anterior vitreous. It is especially useful for identifying corneal foreign bodies and abrasions and for measuring the depth of and identifying inflammation or cells [...]

1.) By means of a broad beam or better a 2 to 4 mm wide Parallel Type Illumination, Magnification 10-16x, Illumination on low at 45 Degrees, Examine both the upper and lower lids and lashes. The patient’s eyes are open and the illumination source is moved at the midline of the lid.
2.) Include the patient [...]

1.) Procedure:
Let the patient what you are going to do and why. For Example: This is slit lamp microscope and I’ll be examining the general health of the patient eye.
2.) Head Position:
A.) Inform the patient what you want them to do: chin in the chin rest and forehead up beside the headrest. For specialized [...]

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