A standard diagnostic tool for any practice.
The Diascleral Transilluminator provides a focused LED-light source and is therefore suitable for examining the fundus in all animals. It is a standard diagnostic tool for any veterinarian and is used to get a first impression of the ophthalmological status of the patient, even when the pupil is closed. The great advantage, is its ability to bend the upper portion and appropriately focus the light. This allows the investigator to view the fundus with a closed pupil (direct ophthalmoscopy). It can also be used, with the aid of an ophthalmic lens as a light source, to perform an indirect ophthalmoscopy.
The Diascleral Transilluminator is suitable for the diagnosis of the following changes in the fundus:
Retinal hemorrhage and/or retinal detachment, p. ex. in Hypertensive Retinopathy of a cat (frequent occurence - particularly in older cats)
Other changes in the retina, p. ex. PRA (Progressive Retinal Atrophy), chorioretinitis (inflammation in the retina) or congenital abnormlaities (Collie Eye Anomaly, Retinal Dysplasia).
Advantages over indirect ophthalmoscopy:
- Significantly lower price
- Real Image
- Larger magnification - details can be seen better
- Time saving / facilitates the examination process
Light Source: LED
Cone of Light: Ø 3 mm
Aperture: 16 lumens (if new batteries)
Weight: 30 g (excl. battery)
Length: 156 mm
Includes: 2 AAA batteries (1.5 V) & Allen key