by Chuck Luley | Oct 14, 2020 | Understanding Surgical Microscopes
Parfocality Parfocality means that when one ocular lens pathway is in focus, the other ocular lens pathway will also be in focus. To perform this, pay attention to the diopter settings on each ocular. Plus, know your own eyeglass prescription. In addition, if the...
by Chuck Luley | Jul 9, 2020 | Understanding Surgical Microscopes
Why is Depth of Focus Important? The less time spent focusing means faster surgery and less stress caused by muscle and eye fatigue. Which image has the better depth of focus? Depth of Focus vs Depth of Field: Depth of Focus (DOF) is the...
by Chuck Luley | Jun 2, 2020 | Understanding Surgical Microscopes
Do you have enough room under your microscope? Focal length and working distance are critical. You need enough space under your microscope to accommodate your instruments. Surgical microscope focal lengths vary in two types: fixed focus and variable focus. Fixed focal...