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Slit-lamp exam

A slit-lamp, which is a specialized magnifying microscope, is used to examine the structures of the eye (including the cornea, iris, vitreous, and retina. The slit-lamp is used to examine, treat (with a laser), and photograph (with a camera) the eye.

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