What's Really Going On With Your Eyes? A Slit Lamp Examination Shows the Details
A Slit Lamp Examination uses a specialised microscope with a bright, focused beam of light to magnify and inspect every structure of your eye - from the surface to deep inside. At Save Sight Centre, it's a standard part of every eye consultation, giving our doctors a close-up view that a torch-light check simply cannot.
Fee depends on the consulting doctor. The Slit Lamp Examination is always included - never billed separately.
Book Your ConsultationWhat Is a Slit Lamp Examination?
A quick, layman's explanation before your visit.
Magnified, Layer-by-Layer View
Shows the cornea, iris, lens and fluid-filled chambers of your eye in fine detail.
Comfortable and Quick
You simply rest your chin and forehead while the doctor examines - no discomfort at all.
Already Included
At Save Sight Centre, this exam is part of your consultation - there's no separate bill for it.
Why Would I Need a Slit Lamp Examination?
Eye specialists at Save Sight Centre use a slit lamp examination in the following situations:
Red, irritated or watery eyesTo check for conjunctivitis, dry eye, or surface infection.
Something feels stuck in your eyeTo locate and safely remove a foreign particle from the surface.
Blurry vision with cloudinessTo examine the lens closely for cataract formation.
Routine annual eye check-upA standard part of every comprehensive consultation, at any age.
Sensitivity to light or eye painTo rule out inflammation inside the eye, such as uveitis.
Before contact lens fittingTo ensure your cornea is healthy enough for lens wear.
Before or after eye surgeryTo assess the cornea, lens and healing progress in fine detail.
Glaucoma risk or diagnosisOften combined with an eye pressure check on the same machine.
What Happens During a Slit Lamp Examination?
Here's exactly how it goes at Save Sight Centre, step by step.
You rest your chin and forehead
A support keeps your head steady and level with the microscope's light source.
The doctor adjusts the light beam
A thin, bright line of light is directed across different parts of your eye.
Your eye is viewed under magnification
The doctor looks through the eyepiece to examine the cornea, iris, lens and chambers in detail.
Dye or drops may be added if needed
A harmless orange dye can highlight scratches or dryness; drops may be used for a deeper view.
Eye pressure may be checked too
A small attachment on the same machine can measure pressure inside the eye.
Findings are explained immediately
The doctor shares what was seen and whether any further tests or treatment are needed.
What Can a Slit Lamp Examination Detect?
A slit lamp examination at Save Sight Centre helps our specialists identify:
Cataracts
Shows exactly how cloudy the eye's natural lens has become.
Dry Eye Disease
Reveals reduced tear quality and surface dryness on the cornea.
Corneal Scratches or Ulcers
Highlights surface injuries, infections or scarring in fine detail.
Conjunctivitis
Confirms inflammation or infection of the eye's outer surface.
Uveitis
Detects inflammation inside the eye that can threaten vision if untreated.
Foreign Bodies
Locates and allows safe removal of particles stuck on the eye's surface.
Glaucoma Risk Factors
Assesses the eye's drainage angle, often alongside a pressure check.
Contact Lens Complications
Checks for lens-related dryness, redness or corneal stress.
Lens Dislocation
Identifies if the eye's natural or implanted lens has shifted position.
How Much Does a Slit Lamp Examination Cost in Delhi?
At Save Sight Centre, the Slit Lamp Examination is never billed on its own - it's part of your consultation fee, which depends on the doctor you see.
| Doctor | Consultation Includes | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Rajeev Jain Director, Retina, Cataract, LASIK & Uvea Specialist |
Slit Lamp Examination + full consultation | ₹1,200 |
| Dr. Shuchi Gupta Phacoemulsification, LASIK, Glaucoma & Anterior Segment Specialist |
Slit Lamp Examination + full consultation | ₹800 |
| Dr. Ankit Malhotra Phacoemulsification, LASIK, Glaucoma & Anterior Segment Specialist |
Slit Lamp Examination + full consultation | ₹800 |
Why Choose Save Sight Centre for Your Slit Lamp Examination?
For over 15 years, our team in Adarsh Nagar has relied on the slit lamp as the doctor's closest look at your eye - it's often how the very first sign of a cataract, dry eye, or hidden inflammation is caught, long before it affects your daily life.
We've examined the eyes of over 1,70,000 patients across Delhi NCR under the slit lamp, giving our doctors a trained eye for details that a routine glance would miss.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Slit Lamp Examination
Straight answers to the most common questions our patients search for.
No, a slit lamp examination is not painful. At Save Sight Centre, you simply rest your chin and forehead on a support while the doctor shines a light into your eye - there is no touching of the eye unless a numbing drop is used for a specific add-on test.
A slit lamp examination usually takes 5 to 10 minutes as part of your consultation at Save Sight Centre. It may take a little longer if the doctor adds a dye test or checks your eye pressure at the same time.
Not always. A basic slit lamp examination can be done without dilation, but Save Sight Centre's doctors may add dilating drops if they need a clearer view of your retina or the back of your eye.
A slit lamp examination can detect cataracts, corneal scratches or infections, dry eye, conjunctivitis, uveitis, and early signs of glaucoma. Save Sight Centre's doctors also use it to check contact lens fit and remove foreign particles from the eye's surface.
Sometimes. Save Sight Centre's doctors may add a harmless orange dye called fluorescein to highlight scratches, dry patches, or foreign particles on the surface of your eye under the slit lamp's blue light. It washes out naturally afterward.
A slit lamp examination is typically done at every eye consultation, so the frequency matches how often you visit Save Sight Centre - usually every 1-2 years for adults, or more often if you have an existing eye condition like dry eye or uveitis.
The slit lamp examination is included in your consultation fee at Save Sight Centre - there is no separate charge. The consultation fee depends on the doctor: Dr. Rajeev Jain charges ₹1,200, while Dr. Shuchi Gupta and Dr. Ankit Malhotra each charge ₹800.
Yes. A slit lamp examination is one of the main ways Save Sight Centre's doctors diagnose and grade cataracts, since the microscope shows exactly how cloudy the eye's natural lens has become.
The slit lamp examination itself only inspects the eye's structures, but Save Sight Centre's doctors commonly attach a small device called a tonometer to the same machine to measure eye pressure right after, especially when screening for glaucoma.
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