Scleral transillumination

Scleral transillumination has great value in differential diagnosis. In inflammatory lesions, macular degeneration, choroidal metastasis or choroidal hemangioma, all can transmit light; in choroidal melanoma, it is generally opaque. Basic Information Specialist Category: Ophthalmic Examination Category: Other Inspections Applicable gender: whether men and women apply fasting: not fasting Tips: It is used in medicine and medicine. Normal value Early symptoms include visual distortion, small, central dark spots, and changes in diopter (hyperopia continues to increase), and are also important clinical manifestations, sufficient to demonstrate that a substantial mass under the retina continues to increase. There is no obvious symptom in the early stage of choroidal melanoma in the margin. After retinal detachment, the corresponding visual field defect appears. A special feature of melanoma at the upper edge is the combination of macular flat retinal detachment early in the course of the disease. Clinical significance Abnormal results secondary glaucoma or tumor necrosis induced ophthalmia (uveitis or endophthalmitis). Fundus lesions can be combined with pupillary abnormalities at the same time (the corresponding pupils of the pupils are not easily dispersed or not rounded). Fundus lesions or hyperopia increase in people who need to be examined. Precautions Taboo before the examination: it is used in the case of medication. Requirements for inspection: Just follow the doctor's instructions to carry out the transillumination project. Inspection process In inflammatory lesions, macular degeneration, choroidal metastasis or choroidal hemangioma, all can be transmitted; in choroidal melanoma, it is generally opaque. Intraocular examinations should be performed, including intraocular pressure, eyelids, fundus, etc., and scleral transillumination should be performed as needed. Not suitable for the crowd Inappropriate people: other patients with severe disease, no patients with scleritis.

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