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 ...

Purpose To compare the detection of diabetic retinopathy from digital images with slit-lamp biomicroscopy, and to determine whether British Diabetic Association (BDA) screening criteria are attained ...

Purpose This study compared digital images from a portable slit-lamp camera with 35 mm slit-lamp photographs and traditional ophthalmic assessments in anterior segment disorder's detection. Methods A ...

Retinitis pigmentosa is commonly identified by the examination of the appearance of the retina using slit lamp biomicroscopy. Common findings on examination and steps in diagnosis include:- The retina ...

The preparation of evidence-based guidelines is highlighted by the WHO as an important component in the concerted effort to eliminate avoidable blindness. [149] This review has highlighted ...

PADUA, Italy — Partial two-port vitrectomy with external slit lamp illumination is a safer, less invasive technique that decreases the rate of surgery-induced complications, according to a study ...

Do you think that eye tests are only for those with poor vision? You couldn t be more wrong. Your eyes act as windows to your health. You must get your eye tested regularly till you are 40, and every ...

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 ...

The need to estimate the demand for DR services is a critical step in the development of clinical guidelines. Worldwide, the global burden of diabetes is estimated at 346 million people. [8] This is ...