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Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) - Glossary

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Lakshmi Venkataraman, MD on Aug 18, 2020


Glossary

Binocular slit lamp biomicroscopy of the retina: use of the slit lamp along with a +78 dioptre or +90 dioptre lens to visualize the retina


Slit lamp: Illuminated biomicroscope which allows focal and slit examination of the eye

Binocular indirect ophthalmoscopy: use of a an indirect ophthalmoscope consisting of a head band with light source and eye pieces, along with a 020 dioptre condensing lens to visualize the retina

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