Slit Lamp Examination (Biomicroscopy)

Biomicroscope is an instrument with a specially prepared microscope and light source.

The patient and the doctor sit opposite each other at the two ends of the slit lamp. The patient rests his chin on the chin and his forehead against a frame. The doctor looks through the microscope and moves the instrument back and forth, providing clarity.

Many structures of the eye are examined with this method, which is frequently used in clinical practice. The eyelashes, the inner eyelid (tarsal conjunctiva), the tear film, and the corneal surface are examined by enlarging and illuminating the structures located primarily on the outer surface of the eye. In addition, the layers of the cornea, anterior chamber contents, iris, pupil, lens and structures up to the anterior vitreous are examined stereoscopically with double eyes.

In order to see the structures in the eye, diffuse or band light is given from the slit-lamp device and the magnification of the lens is increased if necessary.

When necessary, different eye examinations are performed by adding slit-lamps to the slit lamp. For example, the angle of the anterior chamber is examined with a Goldmann triple-mirror lens, the intraocular pressure is measured with applanation tonometry, and the image is recorded with the mounted camera and video connection.

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