Name/Title
Loring Refracting OphthalmoscopeEntry/Object ID
25Description
In 1871 Loring invented the first practical refraction ophthalmoscope. This instrument features a single disc containing 24 lenses, which increase by half diopters from 0 to 3.0.Dimensions
Height
16.3 cmWidth
4.3 cmWeight
49 gMaterial
Metal, Glass, Possibly CelluloidRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Edward LoringNotes
InventorProvenance
Notes
Donated by Dr. Geo. E. DeSchweinitz, who wrote "I have discovered an old Loring ophthalmoscope given to me many years ago by the late Dr. W. W. Keen."
