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Slit lamp exam
The biomicroscope, more commonly called the slit lamp, is a tool used to examine the eye under high magnification. It requires years of training to be able to use one properly.
Dr. Tim Conrad reviewed this
36 year experience in Ophthalmology
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What is the definition or description of: slit lamp exam?
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Do I have to bring someone along, or can I drive after the slit lamp exam?
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I saw online that a slit lamp exam can damage your retina. I have had 3 slit lamp exams within a month and two in one week. Could my eyes be damaged?
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A 25-year old male asked:
Hey doc,can slit lamp exam on undilated pupils detect retinal detachment at preliminary stage ? and then dilating for confirmation....or it is mandatory to dilate the pupils in order to detect retinal detachment in the first place. thanks doc?
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If 90% of primary ocular HSV infection is sub clinical, with no issues seen in slit lamp exam, can a viral culture reach a definite conclusion?
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If there is inflammation inside eye and doctor directly performs dilated exam with indirect opthalmoscope. Will the inflammation be picked up in that case? or its important to conduct slit lamp exam first for "cell and flare effect" to diagnose it?
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What is the risk of retinal detachment after a concussion? All OCT test results were normal. A slit lamp exam performed by an ophthalmologist found normal, healthy retinas but partial vitreous shift causing new floaters. Trauma occurred 7 months ago?
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30 days ago while rubbing left eye, I knuckled it too hard as if pressed on the eyeball. Since then I am having pain with mild blur. The pain after a month has reduced but not completely gone .slit lamp exam is normal. is it muscle trauma/strain?
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