What is Seidel’s test in eye examination

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Flat anterior chamber with wound leak is related with hypotony of eye. The hypotony is diagnosed by Seidel’s test.

What is Seidel’s test in eye examination



 In Seidel test, a drop of fluorescein is put into the lower fornix and patient is asked to blink to spread the dye in to eye. 

The incision is then observe with slit-lamp using cobalt-blue filter. 

At the site of leakage, fluorescein will be diluted by aqueous.

 In most cases wound leak is cured within 4 days with pressure bandage and oral acetazolamide.

 If the condition persists, injection of air in the anterior chamber and resuturing of the leaking wound should be carried out.
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