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What is the primary advantage of the telescope system in slit-lamp biomicroscopy?
What is the primary advantage of the telescope system in slit-lamp biomicroscopy?
- It enables the use of extra lenses for fundus examination.
- It provides a considerable distance between the microscope and the patient's eye. (correct)
- It allows for simultaneous examination of both eyes.
- It allows for greater magnification of the patient's eye.
What is the term for the coupling effect where the microscope and light are focused on the same point?
What is the term for the coupling effect where the microscope and light are focused on the same point?
- Galilean focus
- Parfocality (correct)
- Grenough effect
- Porro-Abbe principle
What is the primary difference between the Zeiss and Haag-Streit types of slit-lamp biomicroscopes?
What is the primary difference between the Zeiss and Haag-Streit types of slit-lamp biomicroscopes?
- The magnification power of the microscope
- The portability of the device
- The type of compound microscope system used
- The type of illumination system used (correct)
What is the function of the flip lever in the Grenough type of slit-lamp biomicroscope?
What is the function of the flip lever in the Grenough type of slit-lamp biomicroscope?
What is the typical order of examination during a slit-lamp biomicroscopy procedure?
What is the typical order of examination during a slit-lamp biomicroscopy procedure?
What type of slit-lamp device is specifically designed for handicap patients?
What type of slit-lamp device is specifically designed for handicap patients?
What principle did LETZ's 1930 telescopic loupe rely on to increase working distance?
What principle did LETZ's 1930 telescopic loupe rely on to increase working distance?
What improvement did GOLDANN make to the biomicroscope in 1933?
What improvement did GOLDANN make to the biomicroscope in 1933?
Which component was NOT part of LITTMANN's 1950 enhancements to the slit lamp system?
Which component was NOT part of LITTMANN's 1950 enhancements to the slit lamp system?
Which is the most significant advantage of using a slit lamp in ocular examinations?
Which is the most significant advantage of using a slit lamp in ocular examinations?
What is NOT one of the prerequisites for achieving a 3D view using a slit lamp?
What is NOT one of the prerequisites for achieving a 3D view using a slit lamp?
Which associated instrument would NOT typically be found with a slit lamp system?
Which associated instrument would NOT typically be found with a slit lamp system?
Who first attempted to develop a form of slit lamp in 1823?
Who first attempted to develop a form of slit lamp in 1823?
What is the term used for the science of examination with the slit lamp?
What is the term used for the science of examination with the slit lamp?
Which of the following is a specialty of the slit lamp?
Which of the following is a specialty of the slit lamp?
Which major component was introduced to the slit-lamp by Vogt in 1919?
Which major component was introduced to the slit-lamp by Vogt in 1919?
In which year did Albert and Greenough develop the binocular microscope with a stereoscopic view?
In which year did Albert and Greenough develop the binocular microscope with a stereoscopic view?
Who combined Gullstrand’s slit illumination system with Czapski’s binocular corneal microscope to develop a prototype of modern biomicroscopy?
Who combined Gullstrand’s slit illumination system with Czapski’s binocular corneal microscope to develop a prototype of modern biomicroscopy?
Which aspect of the slit-lamp is considered a misnomer?
Which aspect of the slit-lamp is considered a misnomer?
Who introduced the term 'biomicroscopy' and when?
Who introduced the term 'biomicroscopy' and when?
Study Notes
Optical Principles of Slit-Lamp Biomicroscope
- The Porro-Abbe Prism allows significant distance between the microscope and the patient’s eye, facilitating procedures like foreign body removal and fundus examination using extra lenses.
- Parfocality ensures that the focus point of the microscope aligns with the light focus, achieved by having a common focal plane and axis of rotation for the microscope and illumination system.
Types of Slit-Lamp
- Based on Illumination System:
- Zeiss Type: Illumination from below.
- Haag-Streit Type: Illumination from above.
- Based on Compound Microscope System:
- Grenough Type: Uses a flip lever for magnification changes.
- Galilean Changer Type: Uses a knob for changing magnification (3 or 5 steps).
- Hand-held slit-lamp devices are available for specific patient needs including handicap, infants, and bedbound patients.
Chronology of Slit-Lamp Development
- Haag-Streit introduced the slit-lamp in 1920, followed by Bausch & Lomb in 1926.
- In 1930, LETZ introduced a telescopic loupe enhancing working distance based on the Galilean principle.
- Goldmann's advancement in 1933 featured a common swivel axis for the microscope and illumination system.
- A joystick was added to Haag-Streit models in 1938.
- In 1950, LITTMANN integrated joystick control with Zeiss illumination and a stereo telescope system for improved functionality.
Advantages and Functionality
- Slit-lamps provide a three-dimensional view of ocular structures, crucial for detailed examination.
- Stereopsis (from the binocular microscope), adjustable light direction, and light beam shape are essential for achieving the 3D view.
- Associated instruments enhance exam capabilities including tonometers, gonioscopy, fundus examination, and pachymetry.
- Slit-lamp biomicroscopy enables in vivo study of living tissues with high magnification, documenting ocular health effectively.
Basic Design Components
- Observation System: High-power binocular microscope for viewing detailed eye structures.
- Illumination System: Slit-shaped illumination source specifically designed for ophthalmic examination.
Historical Landmarks in Slit-Lamp Development
- Purkinje (1823) attempted a slit lamp with handheld components.
- De Wecker (1863) created a portable ophthalmomicroscope, though it lacked stereoscopic vision.
- Albert and Greenough developed a binocular microscope with stereoscopic capability in 1891.
- Czapski (1897) modified binocular corneal microscopes, influencing modern designs.
- Allvar Gullstrand introduced the first conceptual slit-lamp in 1911, initially called “Large reflection-free ophthalmoscope,” manufactured by Zeiss.
- In 1916, Henker created a prototype by merging Gullstrand and Czapski's designs.
- VOGT (1919) introduced Koehler illumination to the Gullstrand slit-lamp, enhancing illumination quality.
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Learn about the principles of slit-lamp biomicroscopes, including the Porro-Abbe Prism, telescope system, and parfocality. Understand how they enable processes like foreign body removal and fundus examination.
