Slitlamp bio-microscopy

 

As part of every ocular assessment, the Slit-lamp is a high magnification microscope used to look for any abnormalities at the front of the eye whether or not it is related to dry eye. This is where we look for signs of blepharitis, demodex and eye lid abnormalities.

To help provide information on the health of the surface of the eye, certain dyes (such as Fluorescein and Lissamine Green) may be used to look for any cellular distress or damage caused by dry eye.

We also use this to look at the tear break up time and tear prism height of the tear film.