Good Outlooks on Eye Surgery with the New Leica M844 F40
Leica Microsystems presents new premium surgical microscope Leica M844F40, which improves visibility and working conditions for the surgical team, while at the same time protecting the eyes of both surgeon and patient.
Heerbrugg, Switzerland (PRWEB) April 1, 2005 -- The new Leica M844 F40
surgical microscope improves visibility and working conditions for the surgical
team, while at the same time protecting the eyes of both surgeon and
patient.
One microscope for all disciplines:
As eye surgeons become
increasingly specialized in new or existing disciplines, their requirements for
a surgical microscope grow proportionately. While, for example, the quality of
the microscope illumination is critical for operations in the anterior eye
segment, the best possible visibility under low light conditions is critical for
procedures in the posterior eye segment.
The Leica M844 F40 meets these
varying requirements and thus can be applied across several
disciplines.
Top-quality components guarantee optical
brilliance:
Unsurpassed image sharpness and the ability to see the finest,
even transparent structures, highlight the new Leica M844 F40. Leica uses only
top-quality components in this microscope: the original APO OptiChrome™ optics
provide maximum resolution, enormous plasticity, outstanding depth of field,
high contrast and natural color fidelity. The QuadZoom™ system, with its four
parallel beam paths, provides the surgeon with undivided light – independent of
the assistant and video system. The new "Depth Enhancer" creates impressive
depth of field. The degree of depth of field can be adjusted easily using either
the footswitch or the control unit.
Safety first:
The greater the
transparency of the optics, the greater the light efficiency. That is why,
according to its Low Light concept, Leica uses only the best optics in
combination with well-proven illumination technology. Less light means more
safety – for the eyes of both surgeon and patient.
Clear light
conditions:
In addition to brilliant optics, surgical microscopy also
requires clear light. This is assured at all times by the integrated Leica
halogen illumination, which provides a clear, brightly lit image. The latest
generation of the dual-beam stereo main illumination ensures a stable fundus red
– a particular advantage for use with dynamic eye movements in modern eye
surgery. The new and improved Ottoflex™ II auxiliary illuminator, which is
independent from the main illumination, improves contrast and red reflex by
allowing the brightness and diameter to be varied.
A variety of functions
for a variety of uses:
The command center is a two-in-one screen with
combined control unit and video display. This allows the surgery to be watched
in realtime. Individual settings can be saved, making each system unique and
personalized. The newly developed "StepCycle™" function allows the surgeon to
record entire cycles of microscope movements for later retrieval at the touch of
a button. This provides a critical advantage: faster positioning, which leaves
the surgeon's hands free for surgery.
Master of ergonomics:
Leica's
latest developments in microsystems technology provide the right conditions for
safe, accurate and comfortable work. Thanks to the wide assortment of ergonomic
modules and accessories, the new Leica M844 F40 will meet the varied ergonomic
requirements of its users. This allows the surgeon and surgical team to work
comfortably and without fatigue – whatever their body type and posture.
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