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The slit lamp (Fig. 1.1) is the most versatile and indispensable piece of equipment in the ophthalmologist’s practice. We use it not only to view the eye’s anterior segments including the lens and vitreous body. The iridocorneal angle and deeper segments of the eye can be viewed using contact and handheld lenses. Accessory attachments have been developed that make the slit lamp more than just an observational unit – it can also take measurements, including intraocular pressure, and play a key role in the fitting of contact lenses.
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Gellrich, MM. (2014). Basics. In: The Slit Lamp. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-39793-6_1
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