is a small hand-held tool that projects a beam of light to observe the interior of the eye and its components: cornea, lens, vitreous body, retina, optic nerve and ophthalmic vascular system.
is used to take non-invasive images of the eye by section, with the option of reconstruction. The OCT ophthalmoscope uses a principle similar to scanners, except that infrared radiation is used.
consists of a lamp and a binocular microscope. It allows a direct, natural, in-depth and three-dimensional visualization of the structure of the eye and its tissue, from the anterior segment (in front of the lens) to the posterior segment (behind the lens).
can take a photograph of the eye fundus in order to detect possible retinal pathologies of the macula and the optic nerve head.
allows you to visualize and count the cells of the corneal endothelium (a single layer of cells that covers the posterior surface of the cornea).
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is used to create a three-dimensional map of the surface curvature of the corneal for refractive corneal surgery,
for example for myopia, or for screening for keratoconus in order to determine the centering ofthe focal point on the fovea
.If you’re expanding your practice, or the hottest holiday toy the last time you bought equipment was the Furby, it’s probably time to purchase new slit lamps. But often, without the immediate need for additional units, slit lamp upgrades can go overlooked.
Slit lamps can last a very long time. There are no moving parts, and people tend to fall in love with what they have. So, it’s understandable that they’re not considered unless someone opens a new location or adds some lanes to their existing practice.
But for creatures of habit or those reluctant to take the plunge, there are plenty of good reasons to upgrade your slit lamps right now. Here is your slit lamp buying guide with some essential features to look for when making your purchase.
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