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O P H T H A L M O L O G Y
COMFORT MATTERS The binocular head
should be flexible enough to provide
ergonomic sitting positions for all surgeons.
5 Questions
To Ask About Your
Ophthalmic
Microscope
Here's how to ensure you make a wise purchase.
Warren J. Scherer, MD, PhD | Tampa, Fla.
A
n ophthalmic microscope is a big-ticket purchase you're going
to have to live with for years to come. The microscope you
choose not only has to meet your surgeons' needs, it also has to
promote efficient workflow for your OR staff. Keeping those considerations in mind, here are 5 questions you should ask before you write the
check.
1. What's its illumination source?
Light sources are typically either halogen or xenon. Halogen illumination appears more yellow than the white high-contrast light produced
by xenon sources. Some microscopes have an interchangeable system
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