Practicals · Ophthalmology · Anterior segment examination
Slit-lamp examination (diffuse, focal, retroillumination, sclerotic scatter, specular reflection, staining)
- Type
- Clinical examination
- Also called
- diffuse illumination examination, focal illumination examination, retroillumination technique, sclerotic scatter examination, specular reflection examination, slit lamp biomicroscopy
Videos and resources
- VideoSlit Lamp Exam Tutorial - Part 16:38
- VideoSlit Lamp examination of the anterior segment of the eye13:45
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Where the curriculum asks for it
“Slit lamp Examination i. Diffuse examination ii. Focal examination iii. Retroillumination – direct and indirect iv. Sclerotic scatter v. Specular reflection vi. Staining modalities and interpretation” ( NMC curriculum, page 5)
“Slit lamp Examination Diffuse Examination / Focal Examination / Retrollumination-direct & indirect / Sclerotic scatter / Specular reflection / Staining modalities and interpretation” ( NBEMS DNB curriculum, page 15)