The human eye is an extremely delicate organ, and so performing ophthalmic surgery requires the ability to monitor progress on a micro-level. Ophthalmic operating microscopes are designed to provide high contrast and detailed imaging of all regions of the human eye. When choosing an ophthalmic operating microscope, it is important to pay attention to the type of optics employed. An apochromatic lens (or apo) will provide high light transmission, permitting high-quality imaging at lower light intensities. Certain models of ophthalmic surgery microscope provide multiple lighting options such as the ability to switch between halogen and xenon. An ophthalmic surgical microscope can either be fixed or adjustable, and some models provide a second “observer” set of binoculars, some of which can independently adjust the focusing mechanism.
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| Company | Leica Microsystems | Leica Microsystems |
| Item | Leica M501 | Leica M651 MSC |
| Price | Inquire | Inquire |
| Description | Leica M501 combines quality and precision and has brand new illumination concept which grants an easily achievable, perfectly stable RedReflex. It gives a brilliant resolution and increased depth of field, and has a built-in prism for glowing red | Leica M651 MSC has been specially designed for practicing microsurgical techniques. It is renowned for its clear, outstandingly sharp images, it's great depth of field, its pronounced 3D effect, its high light intensity and its faithful color |
| Features | Compact stand system for easy and rapid positioning. New swingarm with precision bearings for smooth movement. Small, stable base with large lockable casters. Motorized XY-unit, speed adjustable with automatic and manual reset function. Tilt mechanism with integrated fine adjustment. Coaxial illumination with homogeneous illuminated field. Red Reflex illumination integrated. | Built-in homogeneous and strong halogen light. Easy-to-use and stable floor stand, mobile with large casters. Precise manual fine positioning controls for movement of the microscope. Modular system with selection of different binocular tubes. Selection of different co-observation tubes. Adaptability of various video and photo systems. Built-in filter holders. Large extension of the swingarm. |
| Approval | Worldwide | Worldwide |
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| Magnification | Inquire | 5-step magnification changer |
| Optics | Leica M501 optics | Brilliant Leica optics |
| Zoom | Motorized 6:1 zoom | Inquire |
| Focusing Range | Motorized focus, speed adjustable with automatic and manual reset function | Inquire |
| Get quote | Inquire | Inquire |