Adjustable indirect ophthalmoscopy lens

Optics: eye examining – vision testing and correcting – Eye examining or testing instrument – Objective type

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351205, 359689, 359708, A61B 300, A61B 310, G02B 1514

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055898963

ABSTRACT:
An indirect ophthalmoscopy lens (10) comprises two or more elements (16, 30). The elements (16, 30) are movable by the physician relative to each other to vary the magnification provided in an aerial image (I) of the fundus.

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