Box containing four lenses for indirect opthalmoscopy

Object numberED.CS.2017.173
TitleBox containing four lenses for indirect opthalmoscopy
CreatorDixey Instruments Ltd.
DescriptionOpthalmoscopy is part of an eye examination and allows the examiner to see into the fundus of the patient's eye using and opthalmoscope. Indirect opthalmoscopy produces an inverted image of 2 to 5 times magnification. This would be obtained using a light attached to a headband and a small handheld lens such as these four. Compared to a direct opthalmoscope, this provides a wider view of the fundus of the eye. EYE. 1999. 453
Production placeLondon
Production period1982
Object nameOpthamological Lenses
Object categoryINSTRUMENT
Dimensions
- Height: 19.5 cm
Width: 9.5 cm
Depth: 4 cm