Jaeger Ophthalmoscope

Object/Artifact

The Cordes Collection at UCSF, Department of Ophthalmology, Wayne and Gladys Valley Center for Vision

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Entry/Object ID

Description

This instrument combines design elements of the Helmholtz and Ruete ophthalmoscopes. Taking inspiration from developments made by Christian Ruete in 1853, Edward Jaeger included a concave silvered mirror in this ophthalmoscope to facilitate indirect ophthalmoscopy.

Made/Created

Date made

1854

Dimensions

Height

4.9 cm

Width

7 cm

Length

20 cm

Weight

368 g

Material

Glass, Leather, Fabric, Metal, Wood

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Edward Jaeger