Slit-lamp exam

Slit-lamp exam
Definition:
The slit-lamp examination looks at structures that are at the front of the eye. The slit-lamp is a low-power microscope combined with a high-intensity light source that can be focused to shine as a slit beam.
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Slit-lamp exam
Definition:
Retinal detachment is a separation of the light-sensitive membrane in the back of the eye (the retina) from its supporting layers.
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Slit-lamp examination
Tensilon test
Interventions:
Surgery may be necessary to correct levator muscle dysfunction (problems with the muscles that open the eyelid).
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Slit-lamp examination
A slit lamp allows your doctor to see the structures at the front of your eye using a microscope — called a slit lamp because it uses an intense line of light to illuminate your eye.
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Patients with Marfan should have a thorough eye examination, including a slit-lamp examination, to test for dislocation of the lens as well as nearsightedness.
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A slit-lamp examination involves placing a drop of dye into the eye and examining the eye with a special instrument. A salivary-function test measures the amount of dryness in the mouth.
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