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Slit Lamp Examination on Pediatric Patients

Slit Lamp Examination on Pediatric Patients

Alanna Khattar
Copyright: © 2022 |Pages: 34
ISBN13: 9781799880448|ISBN10: 1799880443|EISBN13: 9781799880455
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-8044-8.ch012
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Khattar, Alanna. "Slit Lamp Examination on Pediatric Patients." The Pediatric Eye Exam Quick Reference Guide: Office and Emergency Room Procedures, edited by Lily Zhu-Tam and Ida Chung, IGI Global, 2022, pp. 236-269. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-8044-8.ch012

APA

Khattar, A. (2022). Slit Lamp Examination on Pediatric Patients. In L. Zhu-Tam & I. Chung (Eds.), The Pediatric Eye Exam Quick Reference Guide: Office and Emergency Room Procedures (pp. 236-269). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-8044-8.ch012

Chicago

Khattar, Alanna. "Slit Lamp Examination on Pediatric Patients." In The Pediatric Eye Exam Quick Reference Guide: Office and Emergency Room Procedures, edited by Lily Zhu-Tam and Ida Chung, 236-269. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2022. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-8044-8.ch012

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Abstract

Slit lamp examination is an important component of a pediatric eye exam. The slit lamp instrument, also known as a biomicroscope, is used to provide a stereoscopic magnified view of the ocular structures. The slit lamp facilitates the examination of both the anterior segment as well as the posterior segment of the eyes. For posterior segment examination, handheld lenses are used in conjunction with the slit lamp. Different tools and examination techniques are often needed to examine infants, toddlers, and other pediatric patients who cannot be positioned in the slit lamp. This chapter discusses the techniques and equipment used to facilitate the ocular health examination, including anterior segment structures, posterior segment structures, and intraocular pressure measurements in the pediatric population.

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