%0 Journal Article %T How to look after and care for a slit lamp %A Cordero I %J Community Eye Health Journal %D 2010 %I The International Centre for Eye Health (ICEH), London %X The slit lamp is an essential and often used diagnostic instrument in ophthalmology. It provides illumination and magnification for the examination of many structures of the anterior segment. With complementary lenses, it is also used to examine the chamber angle and a significant part of the retina. Its name derives from the fact that a narrow slit of light is used to illuminate the various structures being examined.By following these simple suggestions, you can ensure that a slit lamp performs optimally and remains functional for longer. %K Equipment and Supplies %K Maintenance %U http://www.cehjournal.org/0953-6833/23/jceh_23_73_037.htm