A patient getting a slit-lamp examination, highlighting detailed inspection of the anterior.

Ophthalmic examination of eye in clinic using slit lamp. Close-up of ophthalmic eye examination.

Eye Examination with Slit Lamp Biomicroscopy: Detailed Ophthalmology Procedure Visualisation

Slit lamp biomicroscopy with a handheld lens is a detailed microscope examination that allows the optometrist to look beyond the surface of the eye and closely assess the retina and optic nerve. This part of the exam is essential for detecting early signs of conditions such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, retinal disease, and optic nerve damage, often before any vision symptoms appear! #IslandEyecare #SlitLamp #DrAnitaNarang #Optometrist #VictoriaBC | Island Eyecare

A slit lamp (biomicroscope) is a microscope with a bright light used during an eye exam