Slit-lamp biomicroscopy: Specular reflection and Scattering sclero-corneal illumination
S. Perchés, L. Remón
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Volume
V48 - N2 / 2015 International Year of Light
Reference
171-174
DOI
http://dx.doi.org/10.7149/OPA.48.2.171
Language
Spanish / Español
Keywords
Slit-lamp biomicroscopy, specular reflection, scattering sclero-corneal illumination.
Abstract
The slit lamp enables the user to inspect some eye segments by different illumination techniques. One of them, specular reflection, allow the user to evaluate the corneal endothelium. This work shows two photographs about different techniques: specular reflection is valuable for examining the corneal endothelium and scattering sclero-corneal illumination for studying the structure and transparency of the cornea.
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