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Gimbel stabilization ring
Neutral
Density
Filter Bar
Gulden Ophthalmics introduces its new Neutral Density Bar for use in pupillary reflex assessment.It combines 6 neutral density filters in a straight line bar. The 6 filters are rated as 0.3, 0.6,0.9, 1.2, 1.5, and 1.8 log unit optical density values, which have long been acceptedfor standardized quantification of afferent pupillary defect. The Neutral Density Bar is used in conjunction with the “swinging flashlight” test to detect and to quantify an afferent conduction defect. The 0.3 ND filter is most useful for detecting a borderline pupil defect. The Neutral Density Bar is compact and made of high-grade optically clear plastic. For further information, contact Gulden Ophthalmics at (215) 884-8105.
The Spitzberg
Prism Magnifier
This newly designed ergonomic stand magnifier usesboth the light-bending qualities of a lens and a reflecting prism to magnify print material and present it at a convenient angle for the low-vision patient. The magnifier was developed by Dr Larry Spitzbergwith a National Eye Institute grant to produce new magnifiers with these ergonomic advantages.It is made of high-grade plastic, therefore it is lightweight and optically clear. The device sits on the top of the printed pageand allows the image to be viewed at a normal reading angle, rendering a magnification of 6x. For further information, contact Gulden Ophthalmics at (215) 884-8105.
Cimbel
Stabilization
Ring
When ablating cornea1tissue with the laser during LASIK (laser-assistedinsitu keratomileusis) proceduresit is important to stabilize the globe to avoid inadvertent eye movement. For this purpose, Dr Howard Gimbel of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, modified the Fine-Thornton Fixation ring with a larger offset opening and atraumatic teeth on both sides of the ring. The y offset opening is designed to accommodate the flap hinge while providing comfortable hand position. The swivel ring with atraumatic teeth on both sides allows the surgeon to fixate either eye with the same instrument. For further information, contact Gordon Dahl at (973) 989-1600.
Lieberman
Aspirating
Speculum
with V-shaped
blades
The popular Lieberman aspirating speculum is now available with V-shaped blades from Katena. The open V-shape design helps the surgeon tuck and maintain the drape under the eyelids while the 6 aspirating ports on each blade allow for easyremoval of excessirrigation fluid that collects around the globe during surgery. An adjustable mechanism provides positive control of the patient’s lids, and the strongly angled shanks position the adjusting mechanism along the temple, totally out of the way for either temporal or 12 o’clock approach. This lightweight, stainless steel speculum is supplied with silicone tubing and luer lock hub for connection to an aspiration device. For further information, contact Gordon Dahl at (973) 989-1600. 58
Volume
XXIV, No. 2, April-June
1999
biSlGH1
The Journal of the American
Society of Ophthalmic
Registered Nurses, Inc.
Density
Filter Bar
Gulden Ophthalmics introduces its new Neutral Density Bar for use in pupillary reflex assessment.It combines 6 neutral density filters in a straight line bar. The 6 filters are rated as 0.3, 0.6,0.9, 1.2, 1.5, and 1.8 log unit optical density values, which have long been acceptedfor standardized quantification of afferent pupillary defect. The Neutral Density Bar is used in conjunction with the “swinging flashlight” test to detect and to quantify an afferent conduction defect. The 0.3 ND filter is most useful for detecting a borderline pupil defect. The Neutral Density Bar is compact and made of high-grade optically clear plastic. For further information, contact Gulden Ophthalmics at (215) 884-8105.
The Spitzberg
Prism Magnifier
This newly designed ergonomic stand magnifier usesboth the light-bending qualities of a lens and a reflecting prism to magnify print material and present it at a convenient angle for the low-vision patient. The magnifier was developed by Dr Larry Spitzbergwith a National Eye Institute grant to produce new magnifiers with these ergonomic advantages.It is made of high-grade plastic, therefore it is lightweight and optically clear. The device sits on the top of the printed pageand allows the image to be viewed at a normal reading angle, rendering a magnification of 6x. For further information, contact Gulden Ophthalmics at (215) 884-8105.
Cimbel
Stabilization
Ring
When ablating cornea1tissue with the laser during LASIK (laser-assistedinsitu keratomileusis) proceduresit is important to stabilize the globe to avoid inadvertent eye movement. For this purpose, Dr Howard Gimbel of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, modified the Fine-Thornton Fixation ring with a larger offset opening and atraumatic teeth on both sides of the ring. The y offset opening is designed to accommodate the flap hinge while providing comfortable hand position. The swivel ring with atraumatic teeth on both sides allows the surgeon to fixate either eye with the same instrument. For further information, contact Gordon Dahl at (973) 989-1600.
Lieberman
Aspirating
Speculum
with V-shaped
blades
The popular Lieberman aspirating speculum is now available with V-shaped blades from Katena. The open V-shape design helps the surgeon tuck and maintain the drape under the eyelids while the 6 aspirating ports on each blade allow for easyremoval of excessirrigation fluid that collects around the globe during surgery. An adjustable mechanism provides positive control of the patient’s lids, and the strongly angled shanks position the adjusting mechanism along the temple, totally out of the way for either temporal or 12 o’clock approach. This lightweight, stainless steel speculum is supplied with silicone tubing and luer lock hub for connection to an aspiration device. For further information, contact Gordon Dahl at (973) 989-1600. 58
Volume
XXIV, No. 2, April-June
1999
biSlGH1
The Journal of the American
Society of Ophthalmic
Registered Nurses, Inc.