Ophthalmology Techniques of Ocular Examination and Diagnostic Tests 5697fa5a

Fincham test is used for -

Differentiating open angle from angle closure glaucoma

Differentiate halos due to angle closure glaucoma and immature cataract

Classify glaucomatous optic atrophy

Differentate granulomatous and non granulomatous uveitis

High-Yield Explanation

Ans. is 'b' i.e. Differentiate halos due to angle closure glaucoma and immature cataract Fincham'stesto 'Fincham's test is used to differentiate the halos of PACG and immature cataract. In this a stenopaeic slit is passed across the pupil - Glaucomatous halo remains intact, while a halo due to cataract is broken up into segments.

Fincham test is used for -

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