List of instruments used in ophthalmology

List of Instruments Used in Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology is a branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders. This article provides a list of instruments used in ophthalmology.

Ophthalmoscope

Ophthalmoscope (/ɒfˈθælməskoʊp/), derived from the Greek words "ophthalmos" (eye) and "skopein" (to look or see), is an instrument used for visualizing the interior of the eye, including the retina, optic disc, and macula.

Related terms: Retina, Optic Disc, Macula

Slit Lamp

Slit Lamp (/slɪt læmp/), is a binocular microscope used in ophthalmology for examining the anterior and posterior segments of the human eye.

Tonometer

Tonometer (/təˈnɒmɪtər/), from the Greek words "tonos" (tension or pressure) and "metron" (measure), is an instrument used to measure the intraocular pressure, an important test in evaluating patients for glaucoma.

Related terms: Intraocular Pressure, Glaucoma

Phoropter

Phoropter (/fɔːˈrɒptər/), also known as a refractor, is an instrument used to test individual lenses on each eye during an eye examination.

Related terms: Refractor, Eye Examination

Keratometer

Keratometer (/kɛrəˈtɒmɪtər/), also known as an ophthalmometer, is a diagnostic instrument for measuring the curvature of the anterior surface of the cornea, particularly for assessing the extent and axis of astigmatism.

Related terms: Ophthalmometer, Cornea, Astigmatism

Gonioscope

Gonioscope (/ˈɡoʊniəˌskoʊp/), is an optical instrument that allows the visualization of the iridocorneal angle, or the corner of the eye where the iris meets the cornea. It is used in diagnosing and monitoring various eye conditions, particularly glaucoma.

Related terms: Iridocorneal Angle, Iris, Cornea, Glaucoma