lâmpada de fenda
1. An ophthalmic instrument consisting of a specialized microscope with a narrow beam of light used to examine the anterior and posterior segments of the eye
The ophthalmologist used a slit lamp to detect the corneal abrasion.
O oftalmologista utilizou a lâmpada de fenda para detectar a abrasão corneal.
2. A diagnostic device that allows magnified examination of eye structures including the cornea, lens, and retina
During the eye examination, the patient was positioned at the slit lamp for detailed observation.
Durante o exame oftalmológico, o paciente foi posicionado à lâmpada de fenda para observação detalhada.
The slit lamp is a fundamental diagnostic tool in ophthalmology practiced worldwide. In Brazil and Portugal, the term 'lâmpada de fenda' is the standard medical terminology used in all eye clinics and hospitals. Its use is essential in routine eye examinations and is considered a basic skill requirement for ophthalmologists and optometrists in both Portuguese-speaking countries and the USA.
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