A method for teaching depth of corneal lesions using a portable slit lamp (biomicroscope)

Vet Ophthalmol. 2024 May;27(3):286-289. doi: 10.1111/vop.13188. Epub 2024 Feb 26.

Abstract

A novel, simple, and inexpensive model for teaching depth of lesions within the cornea using slit lamp biomicroscopy to veterinary students, ophthalmology residents, and general clinicians with access to a slit lamp biomicroscope is described. Using common laboratory items, this method can be created in any clinic and can be used to teach and quiz students through independent study with objective self-testing achieved.

Keywords: biomicroscopy; slit lamp; teaching.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cornea / pathology
  • Corneal Diseases* / diagnosis
  • Corneal Diseases* / veterinary
  • Education, Veterinary* / methods
  • Humans
  • Ophthalmology / education
  • Slit Lamp / veterinary
  • Slit Lamp Microscopy* / instrumentation
  • Slit Lamp Microscopy* / veterinary