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slit-lamp eye exam

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Pronunciation: /slɪt læmp aɪ ɪgˈzæm/

slit-lamp eye exam

Definition

An eye exam using an instrument that combines a low-power microscope with a light source that makes a narrow beam of light. The instrument may be used to examine the retina, optic nerve, and other parts of the eye. Also called slit-lamp biomicroscopy.