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 | Leica Microsystems | Leica Microsystems | Leica Microsystems |
| Item | Leica M651 MSC | Leica M501 | Leica M501 TTS | Leica M841 | Leica MC1 |
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| Description | 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 | 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 | The new Leica M501 TTS perfectly meets the needs of trainees as well as trainers. The microscope offers brilliant resolution, large depth of field with outstanding stereopsis and natural color reproduction. It offers many and diverse solutions for co | Leica M841 offers a multitude of forward-looking and constructive solutions with the goal of providing the best possible conditions. | Leica MC1 is a stand that is perfectly designed for use with the M500 N microscope system. It is also easily and readily upgradeable in the future. |
| Features | 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. | 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. | Leica M501 optics. Compact table stand system for ergonomic positioning. Magnification display and reset button for focus. Speed adjustable with automatic and manual reset function. Tilt mechanism with integrated fine adjustment. Coaxial illumination with homogeneous illuminated field. Red Reflex illumination integrated. Sterilely operable jalousie-diaphragm for continuously fading of the coaxial light for optimal three dimensional fundus reflex for individual criteria. Quick-change lamp mount. Control unit with intuitive controls for zoom, focus and light intensity. ErgonOptic means a wide range of observation options for comfortable viewing and fatigue free viewing like the ultra low binocular tube. Foot-/handswitches with 6 functions. Asepsis for all controls. | Motorized XY-unit, adjustable speed with automatic and manual reset function. Motorized tilt mechanism, adjustable speed. QuadZoom™ with four beam paths. 100% illumination and stereo view at the identical magnification. OttoFlex™ for patient safety, high contrast and brilliant red reflex. Quick-change lamp mount. ErgonOptic™ means a wide range of observation options for comfortable fatigue free viewing, such as the ultra low binocular tube. OPEN Control™ which provides user-specific configuration with continuous monitoring of all functions. Foot/handswitches with 12 functions. Asepsis for all controls. | High performance 300 Watt xenon lamp. Ergonoptic™ means a wide range of observation options for comfortable viewing and fatigue-free viewing like the variable angle binocular tube. Asepsis for all controls and special objective protective glass. ISUS "Intelligent Set-Up System" which offers flexibility and user-specific configurations. |
| Approval | Worldwide | Worldwide | Worldwide | Worldwide | Worldwide |
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| Magnification | 5-step magnification changer | Inquire | Inquire | Inquire | Inquire |
| Optics | Brilliant Leica optics | Leica M501 optics | ErgonOptic | Optichrome™APO Leica optics | Ergonoptic™ |
| Zoom | Inquire | Motorized 6:1 zoom | Motorized 6:1 zoom | Motorized 6:1, QuadZoom™. | Motorized 6:1 zoom, speed adjustable. |
| Focusing Range | Inquire | Motorized focus, speed adjustable with automatic and manual reset function | Motorized focus | Motorized focus, adjustable speed with automatic and manual reset function | Motorized focus via multifocal lens from 207mm to 407mm, speed adjustable |
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