Full Description
The slit lamp is an instrument consisting of a high-intensity light source that can be focused to shine a thin sheet of light into the eye. It is used in conjunction with a biomicroscope. The lamp facilitates an examination of the anterior segment, or frontal structures and posterior segment of the eye. The binocular slit-lamp examination provides a stereoscopic magnified view of the eye structures enabling anatomical diagnoses to be made for a variety of eye conditions.
This book is a comprehensive guide to the use of slit lamp biomicroscopy for assessment in cataract surgery, with emphasis on preoperative examination. Divided into three sections, it begins with detail on types of cataract related to different anatomical regions of the eye.
The second section discusses cataracts according to aetiology, such as diabetic cataract, traumatic cataract and steroid-induced cataract; whilst the final section examines cataracts with numerous associated conditions.
Each chapter summarises key points for quick revision and nearly 550 images and illustrations enhance learning.
Key points
Guide to the use of slit lamp biomicroscopy for assessment in cataract surgery
Covers cataracts related to anatomy, aetiology and associated disorders
Each chapter includes key learning points
Highly illustrated with numerous images and diagrams
Contents
Section 1: Types of Cataract Related to Anatomy
Normal Cataract
Anterior Subcapsular Cataract
Posterior Subcapsular Cataract
Posterior Polar Cataract
Soft Cataract
Mature Cataract
Hard Cataract
Cataract with Small Size Nucleus
Cataract with Big Size Nucleus
Cataract with no Nucleus
Cortical Cataract
Diffuse Cataract
Cataract with Weak Zone
Section 2: Types of Cataract According to Etiology
Developmental Cataract
Diabetic Cataract
Steroid-induced Cataract
Traumatic Cataract
Cataract with Uveitis
Subluxated Cataract
Section 3: Cataract with Associated Conditions and Factors
Cataract with Pseudoexfoliation
Cataract with Shallow Anterior Chamber
Cataract with Small Pupil
Cataract with Suspicious Weak Zonules
Cataract with Corneal Opacity and Hazy Cornea
Cataract with Different Shapes of Pupil
Cataract with Hyperopia
Cataract with Myopia
Cataract with Embedded Foreign Body in the Lens
Cataract with Floppy Iris Syndrome
Cataract with Glaucoma
Cataract with Iris Coloboma
Cataract with Micro-ophthalmos
Cataract with Vitreous Opacities
Cataract with Pterygium
Cataract with Mooren's Ulcer
Cataract in Post-radial Keratotomy Case
Cataract in Post-penetrating Keratoplasty Case
Cataract in Post-trabeculectomy Cases
Cataract in Young Age
Cataract in Old Age
Cataract with Uneven Anterior Chamber
Cataract with Wrinkling of Face
