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Can HIV Be Contracted Through Contact With Metal Instruments Used For Eye Examination?

Posted on Mon, 6 Mar 2017

Question: whats this part they stick you its metal to exam the eye thanks like to hold the lid while exam

Answered by Dr. Ramesh Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Slit lamp examination.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for choosing HCM,
If possible please try to be more specific about your query.
As far as i can understand you are asking about Slit lamp examination.The slit lamp exam is usually performed during eye checkups. It looks for any diseases or abnormalities in the anterior portion of the eye, which includes the eyelids, lashes, lens, conjunctiva, cornea, and iris.
For any other query please write your question more specifically.
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Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Ramesh Kumar (4 minutes later)

I mean the instrument that they use is it supposed to be sharp???

Sorry ok

And the struggling lines in the eye is this normal

Answered by Dr. Ramesh Kumar (53 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
follow up answer.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the query.
No sharp instruments are usually used to examine eye. Slit lamp is not a sharp instrument.Struggling lines in eye can be normal in some condition, But initially please tell me the problem you were having,Tests that has been done and medications you are on.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy

Follow up: Dr. Ramesh Kumar (6 hours later)

Reason some on lens the lid like they pressed it down to check the eye more detailed it's a metal instruments

Answered by Dr. Ramesh Kumar (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Follow up answer

Detailed Answer:
Hi again
It can be a slit lamp.Don't worry if your eye is fine now,there is no need to worry.Just be more careful next time.
Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Ramesh Kumar (3 hours later)

but i feltlo9ike a really pinch I dont think bleeding hiv?? this was a an at the eye instate Bacom Palmer

I'm very sensitive cones to eyes right

When they look in the eyes they lean u back and they have an instrument to press hard on the lid it self while doing this got really contacted by this I think under neath the eye any concerns this was at the er room

Answered by Dr. Ramesh Kumar (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Follow up answer

Detailed Answer:
Hi again
There is no term like bleeding HIV.Please make your question clear.
I think they used eye retractor. Don't worry these are all standard instruments and are not going to effect your lens.
No there is no need to concern if you are fine.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Ramesh Kumar (34 minutes later)

Thanks appreciate it my question is how much is usually for a emergency room to pay but insurance paid for it

Answered by Dr. Ramesh Kumar (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Follow up answer

Detailed Answer:
Hi again
Slit lamp examination would have cost you around 300-400 dollars.
However charges may vary from hospital to hospital.
Thanks!

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy

Follow up: Dr. Ramesh Kumar (35 minutes later)

Answered by Dr. Ramesh Kumar (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
welcome

Detailed Answer:
Thanks!

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy