Mydriatic Mode; Color Photography Mode - Canon CX-1 Operation Manual

5. Basic Photography

5.4 Mydriatic Mode

The Mydriatic mode is designed for photographing the
patient's eye that a mydriatic is applied. To switch from the
non-mydriatic mode to the mydriatic mode, hold down the
observation mode switch for approx. 2 or more seconds.
The observation mode lamp Myd turns on.
The viewfinder is used for retinal observation.
Check that the diopter of the viewfinder is aligned (see
page 12).

5.4.1 Color Photography Mode

1
Enter the study information into the computer.
Enter the study information with the control software.
2
Select the color photography mode.
Press the COLOR switch.
Or select the photography mode with the control
software.
The COLOR lamp turns on.
3
Disinfect the forehead rest and replace the chin rest paper.
! CAUTION
CAUTION
!
If chin rest paper is not used, disinfect the chin rest.
4
Have the patient sit down.
Have the patient place his or her chin against the chin rest and his or her forehead against the
forehead rest.
To prevent the risk of infection, wipe the forehead rest with a disinfectant
such as ethanol or glutaraldehyde whenever the patient is changed.
For details on the disinfection procedure, consult a specialist.
To ensure cleanliness, replace the chin rest paper whenever the patient is
changed.
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