Portable Slit Lamp and Its Clinical Value

Krimsky, Emanuel

doi:10.1001/archopht.1943.00880200111016

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“…The handheld portable slit lamp exam is commonly used in consultations throughout the hospital, particularly suitable for bedside, home, or clinic exam where the large slit lamp may not be readily available 102 . It provides reliable diagnostic images for anterior segment disease of the conjunctiva, cornea, and lens 102 – 106 . However, more subtle corneal, conjunctival, and lid abnormalities may still not be identified well 106 .…”

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“…However, more subtle corneal, conjunctival, and lid abnormalities may still not be identified well 106 . When considering the most common ocular complaints, namely foreign body, ocular irritation, corneal abrasion, the portable slit lamp may prove particularly useful as it allows for rapid inspection of minute foreign bodies and the surface of the eye to assess for small particles or irregularities that may be contributing to symptoms 102 . It is also small and lightweight (e.g.…”

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Ocular conditions and injuries, detection and management in spaceflight

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Ocular trauma or other ocular conditions can be significantly debilitating in space. A literature review of over 100 articles and NASA evidence books, queried for eye related trauma, conditions, and exposures was conducted. Ocular trauma and conditions during NASA space missions during the Space Shuttle Program and ISS through Expedition 13 in 2006 were reviewed. There were 70 corneal abrasions, 4 dry eyes, 4 eye debris, 5 complaints of ocular irritation, 6 chemical burns, and 5 ocular infections noted. Unique exposures on spaceflight, such as foreign bodies, including celestial dust, which may infiltrate the habitat and contact the ocular surface, as well as chemical and thermal injuries due to prolonged CO2 and heat exposure were reported. Diagnostic modalities used to evaluate the above conditions in space flight include vision questionnaires, visual acuity and Amsler grid testing, fundoscopy, orbital ultrasound, and ocular coherence tomography. Several types of ocular injuries and conditions, mostly affecting the anterior segment, are reported. Further research is necessary to understand the greatest ocular risks that astronauts face and how better we can prevent, but also diagnose and treat these conditions in space.

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