Name/Title
American Optical Company Giant Ophthalmoscope, Early ModelEntry/Object ID
106Description
This instrument has 19 lenses in a single disc with no auxiliary disc. It features a 6-volt lamp on resistance, which produced increased illumination. This enabled better observation of the fundus in the presence of incipient cataracts or cloudy media. It was also helpful in the finding of holes in retinal detachment. The instrument was excellent for indirect ophthalmoscopy.Made/Created
Manufacturer
American Optical CompanyDate made
1912Dimensions
Height
21.2 cmWidth
4.3 cmWeight
224 g
