Using a Slit Lamp (IMAGE)

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Using a Slit Lamp

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The findings suggest that there is a need for increased screening and interventions to identify and address treatable causes of vision loss. A slit lamp, with its high magnification, allows the eye care professional to examine the front of the patient's eye.

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