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Module 52:

Slit Lamp Biomicroscopy and Slit Lamp Photography

OVERVIEW

Estimated study time:  One hour.

Program Level:  Basic and intermediate

Target Audience:  OMPs wanting to know more about the operation of the slit lamp biomicroscope and the slit lamp camera, or to study for the certifying exams.

Pre-requisites:  None

Date of original release:  March 7, 2010

Description of content:   

This module discusses the operation of the slit lamp biomicroscope and the slit lamp camera.

Instructional  objectives:  Upon completion of  this course,  the student should be able to:

• identify the parts and controls of the slit lamp microscope and the slit lamp camera

• describe how to use the controls of the slit lamp

• describe how to use the controls of the slit lamp camera

• identify and describe viewing techniques used with the slit lamp

• describe alternative methods of photography if a slit lamp camera is not available

About the Author: 

Gary Gallimore is a certified ophthalmic technologist who assists with research at the Eye Foundation of Kansas City and works for a large multi-specialty ophthalmology practice in the metro area of Kansas City.   He has taught CE courses for many years on all subjects of ophthalmic technology. 

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