Slit lamp

Primary use
Diagnosis / Measurement / Monitoring
Type of medical device or related product
Medical equipment
General vs. specific use (health condition)
Specific
Intended population sex
All
Level of technical knowledge
Specialized clinical
Capital
Yes
Reusable
Yes
Requirements
None
WHO list of priority medical devices
Eye care (2022)
Service delivery platforms / Healthcare levels
First-level (district) hospital services
Second-level and third-level hospital services and specialized outpatient services
Healthcare unit
Inpatient care
Outpatient care
Specialized diagnostics
EMDN related code(s)
Z12120108
SLIT LAMPS
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GMDN related code(s)
35148
Ophthalmic examination slit lamp (An electrically-powered, ophthalmic, binocular microscope designed to examine the interior anatomy of the eye by viewing through the pupil; it is not dedicated to surgical procedures. It projects a narrow slit of light into the eye and resulting light reflections are detected obliquely with a travelling microscope to enable observation of the internal ocular structures. It is used to perform a variety of measurements [e.g., intraocular pressure (IOP) or tonometry, corneal thickness, anterior chamber depth] and to evaluate symptoms (e.g., eye itchiness, grittiness, pain, dry eyes, photophobia, and reduced visual acuity).)
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