Slit Lamp ExaminationA slit-lamp is an ophthalmic microscope that allows the doctor to view many areas of the eyeball at a high magnification. The slit-lamp is one of the most common instruments in an eye doctor's office. The slit-lamp got its name from its ability to project a narrow, slit of light over the structures in the eyeball. This narrow slit enables the doctor to visualize an optical "cross-section" of multi-layered features within the eye. A camera can be attached to a slit-lamp, allowing the doctor to photograph and document eye pathologies. Most eye laser systems use a slit lamp for aiming and focusing the light from the laser. | 
