Diseases of the eye can be difficult to diagnose during a general physical examination. A doctor who specializes in treating eye problems, called an ophthalmologist, is better able to examine and ...

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Another name for this instrument is "Bio-Microscope", which is a more self-explanatory term, and definitely sounds more modern and scientific. The instrument consists of a binocular-type eyepiece for ...

Slit-lamp biomicroscopy can help determine whether patients are complying with their dry eye treatment regimens, according to a study. Renée Solomon, MD, and colleagues used slit-lamp biomicroscopy to ...

A thorough slit lamp exam and corneal topography are required before cataract surgery to diagnose irregularities in the corneal surface. Many times, complex corneas of patients coming in for a ...

Ophthalmoscopy (also called fundoscopy or funduscopy) is an exam your doctor, optometrist, or ophthalmologist uses to look into the back of your eye. It lets them see the retina (which senses light ...

You may have an eye examination to look at the different structures of your eye. This helps the doctor to check for changes or abnormalities. You usually don’t have to prepare for an eye test. Your ...

A cataract forms when proteins in the lens of your eye clump together, causing clouded or blurred vision, along with a range of other symptoms. Most people with cataracts will experience symptoms as ...

The slit lamp exam is a standard diagnostic procedure, which is also known as biomicroscopy. A slit lamp combines a microscope with a very bright light. The slit lamp exam usually forms part of a ...