Purpose To assess the effectiveness of optometrists as screeners for diabetic retinopathy using slit-lamp binocular indirect ophthalmoscopy through dilated pupils. Methods Prospective study of a ...

Caption The findings suggest that there is a need for increased screening and interventions to identify and address treatable causes of vision loss. A slit lamp, with its high magnification, allows ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Over the last 20 years, corneal cross-linking (CXL) has grown from being a treatment to slow or halt the ...

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 ...

If a patient who wears contact lenses presents with a red eye, it should be assumed that the red eye is related to the contact lens until proven otherwise. The presence of a contact lens on the eye ...

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The global slit lamps market research report by Technavio predicts the market to post a CAGR of around 4% during the period 2018-2022. A key driver for the global slit lamps ...

Pune, India, Feb. 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Global Slit Lamps Market is likely to gain momentum from the rising incidence of eye diseases, namely, glaucoma and cataracts. According to an ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Simple additions to standard personal protective equipment can further enhance safety during ophthalmology ...