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Peter Nikiel, Newsom Eye & Laser Center
ation, a keratoscope for visualizing corneal curvature, and reference
and target axes for more accurate positioning of toric intraocular lenses. You can see these displays either through the microscope oculars
or on a separate monitor.
From an imaging standpoint, digital cameras and monitors are also
available. A technician who's uncomfortable using an assistant scope
can provide effective surgical assistance by viewing a monitor in real
time. Live video in 1 or more ORs allows support staff to constantly be
aware of the status of the case in progress. That lets them know when
to start preparing for the next case or whether technical or equipment
assistance is needed in another OR. Family members can also view the
patient's surgery
in real time.
With a DICOM
module, you can
also save images
and video to a
patient's record
in compatible
EMR systems,
allowing you to
produce highquality academic
presentations
and publications.
NEW OR USED? Depends. Do refractive cataract and retinal
procedures account for a high percentage of your cases?
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5. New or
used?
The decision to
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