Seidel-Test

The Seidel test, named after its inventor, the German ophthalmologist Erich Seidel (1882-1948), is a simple ophthalmic litigation procedure for the detection of small perforations and permeability (leakage ) of the cornea. Here, the tear film is stained by the dye fluorescein and inspected on a slit lamp by connecting a cobalt blue filter. If the aqueous humor via a leak to the corneal surface, so small, swelling shaped outflows are seen, the dye is washed out, and the test is considered positive. To carry out should be noted that no or very little pressure on the eyeball should be exercised.

The method is also used in veterinary medicine application.

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• A diagnostic procedure in ophthalmology
• Veterinary Medical Diagnostic