Slit-lamp examination

GPTKB entity

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Ophthalmic examination technique
gptkbp:canBe Fluorescein dye
Mydriatic drops
gptkbp:component Slit lamp
Biomicroscope
gptkbp:detects gptkb:Blepharitis
gptkb:Diabetic_retinopathy
gptkb:Macular_degeneration
glaucoma
Conjunctivitis
Cataract
Eye infections
Retinal detachment
Keratitis
Corneal abrasion
Corneal ulcer
Uveitis
Dry eye
Eye inflammation
Eye trauma
Foreign bodies in the eye
Hyphema
Hypopyon
Iritis
Pinguecula
Pterygium
gptkbp:developedBy Early 20th century
gptkbp:duration 5-10 minutes
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Slit-lamp examination
gptkbp:inventedBy gptkb:Allvar_Gullstrand
gptkbp:noninvasive true
gptkbp:performedBy ophthalmologist
Optometrist
gptkbp:requires Patient to sit at slit lamp
Pupil dilation
gptkbp:standardProcedureIn Ophthalmology
Optometry
gptkbp:usedFor Diagnosis of eye diseases
Examination of anterior segment of the eye
gptkbp:visualizes gptkb:Iris
gptkb:Conjunctiva
gptkb:Eyelids
Vitreous
Lens
Cornea
Sclera
Anterior chamber
Retina (with special lenses)
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Acute_narrow-angle_glaucoma
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7