by Chuck Luley | Mar 11, 2021 | Digital Imaging Workflow and Management
Remote telemonitoring that enables collaboration, teaching, monitoring and presentation of video and digital data is becoming more seamless and intuitive. In addition, by using the hospital or clinic IP network means no extra cabling, wiring or a large hardware...
by Chuck Luley | Oct 14, 2020 | Understanding Surgical Microscopes
The first consideration of the buyer’s guide to surgical microscopes is what surgical discipline it will used for: neurosurgery, otolaryngology, ophthalmology or spine. Some models may be common among several disciplines and others may not. Eye surgery is the...
by Chuck Luley | Oct 14, 2020 | Understanding Surgical Microscopes
Parfocality: Parfocality means that when one objective lens is in focus, then the other objective lens will also be in focus. Pay attention to the diopter settings on each ocular. Plus, know your own prescription. In addition, if the diopters are not set properly,...
by Chuck Luley | Oct 2, 2020 | Ophthalmic Surgeon Chair
Ophthalmic surgeon neck and back pain! Do you realize that 55% of ophthalmologist have been diagnosed with neck and back pain? And 85% of ophthalmologists have reported neck and back pain. Even more alarming is 15% have had to curtail their practice because of...
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 room under your microscope to accommodate your instruments plus you want to consider how much anatomy you want in your Field of View. Surgical microscopes...