Welcome to Operating Microscope

The field of surgical microscopy encompasses a wide variety of applications, along with the various operating equipment used for these applications. The surgical operating microscope is a standard tool used in the operating room. Medical procedures vary, creating the need for specialized microscopy equipment to be tailored to the ind ividual needs. Eye surgery is performed by ophthalmologists. The ophthalmic microscope is typically with a binocular head that is angled. ENT surgery is performed by ENT (ear nose throat) medical doctors on their patients. The ENT microscope is normally with a straight (no angle) binocular head. Focal distances vary, so the bottom objective lens is typically different depending on if the application is for ophthalmic use or for ENT/dental use. Dental physicians use the dental microscope for a variety of surgical operation procedures inside the mouth. Neurosurgeons, sometimes called brain surgeons, use a microscope generally similar to an ENT operation microscope.

Various optional accessories and features can be ordered with an operating microscope. Most higher end equipment will come standard with motorized foot controlled focusing for hands-free focusing. Some units have the ability to center the field of view with motorized controls, as well as tilt the angle of the head assembly via servo motors. Eyepieces are usually 10x but sometimes 12.5x. The typical objectives (bottom lens) are f200 and f250. For more special applications, most factories make the f300, f350, and f400 objective lens. These change the focal distance, and result in different magnifications and different working distances.

Some operating microscopes have only a single binocular head, but more advanced units have the option for teaching heads, also called assistant heads. These additional heads allow multiple simultaneous viewing of the patient by several physicians. Most surgical operations do need assistants who view the operation procedure. Also, physicians in training are allowed to use these “teaching heads”. Some assistant heads are binocular, viewing the same image at the same magnification as the master surgeon. They may also be monocular with only one ocular eyepiece. Some of the binocular teaching heads have ind ependent magnifications.

Video microscopy is also an added feature in a surgical operating microscope. Many of the models have optional beam splitters to split the image to an optional c-mount where a ccd camera can attach. These ccd cameras have NTSC or PAL video output signals to be taken to a CCTV viewing / display monitor. This video microscopy equipment makes an excellent options package as it allows multiple simultaneous viewing by all physicians and assistants in the operating room.

If the surgical operating microscope is to be used in a hospital located in USA , then it needs to be a US FDA certified model. Some of our models, but not all, have FDA certification. All of our models have at least the CE certification for Europe . Some countries don’t require any certification. But all customers demand a reasonable level of quality and a good discounted price. We can provide you what your hospital or clinic needs, and at a significant savings over other operating microscope dealers. Please contact us today for more details.

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