Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Slit Lamp Microscopy

A procedure that uses a SLIT LAMP to examine structures in the front of the EYE, such as the CONJUNCTIVA; CORNEA; IRIS; and AQUEOUS HUMOR.

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Abstract

A procedure that uses a SLIT LAMP to examine structures in the front of the EYE, such as the CONJUNCTIVA; CORNEA; IRIS; and AQUEOUS HUMOR.

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Synonyms

5 entry terms
  • Slit Lamp Examination
  • Examination, Slit Lamp
  • Examinations, Slit Lamp
  • Microscopy, Slit Lamp
  • Slit Lamp Examinations

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14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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History Note

2017

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Previous Indexing

  • Microscopy (1963-2016)
  • Ophthalmoscopy (1964-2016)

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  1. E01w.370.380.727

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WW 143

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Slit Lamp Microscopy. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000072776. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000072776
  2. Slit Lamp Microscopy. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q73501655