Haag-Streit Announces Winners of its Slit Lamp Imaging Competition 2023

Attracting over 350 images from around the world, Haag-Streit Announced its top three winners of its Slit Lamp Imaging Competition 2023. The winners were judged on on image quality, technical execution, and disease interest.

• First place: Pia Emilia Lohri, Lucerne Cantonal Hospital, Switzerland

Pia‘s image, of a dislocated intraocular lens, was praised for its "perfect"
execution. Pia wins a top-of-the-range Nikon Z 6 II and NIKKOR lenses, and
will have her work published in an ophthalmic journal.

• Second place: Yang Zhang, Beijing Tongren Hospital, China

Yang‘s stunning image shows the exudative membrane connecting the
anterior capsule to the cornea. Yang wins an Apple Watch Ultra for his
great work.

• Third place: Katie Lachut-Yevich, VCU Health System, USA

Katie's amazing shot shows a Morgagnian cataract. Katie takes the prize
of a stylish Ona Brixton leather camera bag for her efforts.

These top three winning images were all taken on a Haag-Streit BX 900 slit lamp.