The slit lamp is an indispensable tool for basic ophthalmic examination and reveals diseases of the surface of the eye. The device shows a magnified, 3-dimensional image of the eye and allows the doctor to detect any small abnormality. With special lenses held close to the eye, the slit lamp also allows a detailed view of the back of the eye. Slit lamp examinations also help to understand the impact of diseases such as anaemia, diabetes, high blood pressure and hardening of the arteries on eye health.
The slit lamp is an indispensable tool for basic ophthalmic examination and reveals diseases of the surface of the eye. The device shows a magnified, 3-dimensional image of the eye and allows the doctor to detect any small abnormality. With special lenses held close to the eye, the slit lamp also allows a detailed view of the back of the eye. Slit lamp examinations also help to understand the impact of diseases such as anaemia, diabetes, high blood pressure and hardening of the arteries on eye health.