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 ...

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 ...

A 73-year-old black woman presented as an emergency with a chief complaint of a red irritated right eye (OD) for 1 week. On examination, her best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) was 20/60 OD and 20/20 ...