Early detection of ophthalmological diseases is the key to preserving vision. Every day, ophthalmologists rely on precise and reliable instruments that allow them to detect even the smallest deviations in the structure of the eye. It is optical diagnostic instruments that ensure precision and objectivity in diagnostics, which is especially important when working with patients of all ages and with complex ophthalmological pathologies.
Optical instruments provide for examination of the fundus, assessment of the state of the retina, optic nerve, blood vessels, as well as detection of refractive anomalies. They are indispensable for primary screening, in-depth diagnostics, treatment monitoring and monitoring of chronic conditions.
It is important for an ophthalmologist to have a reliable instrument at hand that provides stable lighting, high resolution and realistic color rendition.
Types of ophthalmic instruments
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Direct ophthalmoscopes:
Compact, portable instruments for a quick and precise view of the fundus. They are especially convenient for work on the go or for daily use in the doctor's office.
Mini 3000 LED is a pocket ophthalmoscope with a compact design. Conveniently taken with you to on-site examinations or for use in pediatrics. Despite its size, it provides high-quality illumination with correct color rendering and clear detail thanks to reliable optics
BETA 200S LED is a professional ophthalmoscope with an extremely wide diopter range: from -36 to +38 D with a small change step (74 steps). Ideal for a thorough examination of the fundus in a clinic or office setting. A variety of apertures and filters allow the view to be easily adapted to the pupil size and type of pathology. This gives the doctor maximum flexibility in adapting to the patient. Thanks to the patented optical system with aspheric lenses and LEDHQ illumination, the BETA 200S provides unrivaled quality of view.
Indirect ophthalmoscopes (head-mounted binoculars)
Indirect ophthalmoscopes are key instruments for examining the fundus, especially with small pupils, medial opacities or retinal peripheral pathologies. Head-mounted binocular models provide a stereoscopic image and a large field of view, which allows the doctor to obtain a three-dimensional idea of the structure of the fundus. Thanks to adjustable convergence and parallax, as well as bright and homogeneous illumination, they remain indispensable both in stationary and mobile practice.
OMEGA 600 is a flagship model with revolutionary visionBOOST technology, which additionally increases the intensity of the light beam and improves contrast when examining cataracts or other types of opacities. The model has an integrated system of coordinated convergence and parallax, which adapts to small and large pupils. This ensures an optimal three-dimensional effect and precise image positioning regardless of the clinical situation. A high-tech ophthalmoscope that provides stable image quality in difficult clinical conditions - when working with narrow pupils, pediatric patients and early detection of pathologies
OMEGA 500 LED is a reliable classic model of a binocular head-mounted ophthalmoscope, which has remained the standard in daily ophthalmological practice for many years. It has high-quality optics and LEDHQ lighting, providing accurate visualization with excellent color rendition and a deep field of view
SIGMA 250 is a compact head-mounted ophthalmoscope. A portable solution for doctors who need mobility. Ideal for on-site diagnostics or work in confined spaces. Has separate convergence and parallax settings, which provides flexibility and adaptation to examination conditions with different pupil sizes
Retinoscopes
Retinoscopes are designed to objectively determine the refraction of the eye by observing the reflection of light from the retina. This is especially important for examining children, patients with communication disorders and in cases of complex ametropia. Modern models provide a clear and controllable light beam with the ability to choose between a point and linear beam.
BETA 200 LED is a retinoscope with ParaStop technology, which allows you to accurately fix a parallel beam during subjective retinoscopy. Ideal for examining refractive errors, especially in pediatric practice. Reliable design and LEDHQ lighting ensure durability and ease of use. Cards for dynamic retinoscopy are special tables with images, words, arrows, etc. They are used to assess accommodative reactions in children and adults.
Other ophthalmological instruments
There are also a number of additional ophthalmological tools that complement the daily diagnostic practice of a physician. These include:
Hand-held indirect monocular ophthalmoscopes are a compact solution for the fundus assessment
Portable slit lamps (e.g. HSL 150) are convenient tools for examining the anterior segment of the eye in the field or in a room with limited space.
Retinometers (e.g. LAMBDA 100) are tools for preliminary assessment of the visual potential in medial opacities.
Transilluminators (e.g. Finoff) are tools for diagnosing intraocular lesions, determining pupil boundaries and indirect signs of pathologies.
Ophthalmic examination lamps are sources of bright illumination for external examination of the eye.
Simulators, eye models for ophthalmoscopy and retinoscopy are used for training and practicing practical skills in clinical or educational settings.
Apertures and filters: importance for ophthalmic diagnostics
Modern ophthalmic instruments are equipped with a wide range of apertures and filters, allowing flexible adaptation of the instrument to the clinical situation, patient anatomy and examination purposes. Apertures allow the light beam to be adapted to the pupil size, lighting conditions and clinical task.
Aperture types:
Dot/small circle – optimal for small pupils and glare reduction.
Medium aperture – standard for most retinal views with medium pupil dilation.
Large aperture – used with a wide pupil for maximum field of view.
Fixation star with ruler – helps to assess central fixation in children and patients with macular pathologies.
Fixed star – used to check gaze fixation.
Slit – allows to assess the retinal relief, detect edema and detachment.
Semicircle – reduces glare and helps in assessing the periphery of the fundus.
Diffuser (usually on indirect ophthalmoscopes) – creates soft diffused lighting that is comfortable for the patient, reducing shadows and contrast.
Types of filters:
Green (red-free filter, red-free) – improves the visibility of blood vessels, nerve fibers, used to detect hemorrhages and changes in the retina.
Blue is used for examination after fluorescein, especially when examining the cornea, in particular when diagnosing epithelial defects.
Yellow – reduces the intensity of blue light, reducing light sensitivity and discomfort in patients with increased light sensitivity, especially during long-term examination.
These elements allow the doctor to more accurately assess the structures of the fundus, improve image quality and make the procedure more comfortable for the patient.
High-quality ophthalmological diagnostics begins with an accurate and reliable instrument. High-precision ophthalmic instruments with innovative technologies allow you to see more, diagnose better and help faster.
