Slit Lamp - Illumination Types Flashcards

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Direct Illumination

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wide/narrow slit

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Indirect Illumination

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decentred slit

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Retro Illumination

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indirect illumination = light reflects off fundus or iris

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Tangential Illumination

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low angle illumination = enhancement of small imperfections & lightens any small protrusion

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