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Use of Direct and Indirect Ophthalmoscope and Slit Lamp
J. Slater
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Introduction
Although the direct ophthalmoscope is the main item of equipment used to evaluate the eye in equine practice, both the indirect ophthalmoscope and slit lamp are extremely useful and ought to be used more widely. The indirect ophthalmoscope allows visualisation of a much greater area of the fundus than the direct ophthalmoscope and the slit lamp allows precision evaluation of the anterior structures of the eye, especially the cornea. In all cases, a dark room is essential and it is difficult to carry out an adequate ocular examination in day light no matter what equipment is used.
Direct ophthalmoscopy
The direct ophthalmoscope is a very versatile instrument and for many practitioners is the mainstay of ocular examination. The instrument is inexpensive, simple and intuitive to use and robust. It can be used to evaluate all regions of the eye, although is most suited to assessment of the lens and posterior segment of the eye (vitreous and chorioretina). [...]
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