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 ...

The slit lamp is an instrument used to examine the health of the front portion of the eye. It is called a slit lamp because it uses a slit beam of light to help visualize the ocular structures in a ...

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 ...

We read with interest the article by Natkunarajah et al. 1 We agree that indirect ophthalmoscopy with indentation remains the gold standard for the detection of retinal breaks. It is not clear if the ...

If you are an adult without risk factors for eye disease, The American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends that you have an eye examination at least once between the ages 20 and 39, every two to four ...

We report a novel technique enabling examination of the superior fornix and tarsus in patients in whom the eyelid cannot be everted. An 89-year-old man presented to ophthalmic A&E with a painful right ...

A comprehensive eye exam can take an hour or more, depending on the doctor and the number and complexity of tests required to fully evaluate vision and the health of the patient’s eyes. The list of ...