Slit Lamp Examination

Results

The slit lamp examination uses an instrument that provides a magnified, three-dimensional (3-D) view of the different parts of the eye.

Slit lamp examination

Normal:	The eyelashes, eyelids, and lining of the eyelids (conjunctiva) look normal. All of the structures inside of the eye look normal.
Abnormal:	Cataracts are seen. Changes are found in the cornea, such as an irregularly shaped cornea or a corneal scratch (abrasion), ulcer, or infection A foreign body, such as a metal fragment, is found. Infection, such as iritis or conjunctivitis, is found. Bleeding is seen between the iris and cornea (hyphema) from a sudden break in a blood vessel or as a result of an injury to the eye.

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Author:	Alison Allen	Last Updated: August 16, 2007
Medical Review:	Patrice Burgess, MD - Family Medicine Ian MacDonald, MDCM, FRCSC - Ophthalmology Andrew Swan, MD, CCFP, FCFP - Family Medicine
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