Application; User Profile; Instrument Operation; Data Interpretation - Zeiss Humphrey Field Analyzer 3 Instructions For Use Manual

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Introduction

Application

The HFA3 is designed for continuous use, although it is expected that most sites operate the
instrument for 10 hours or less per day, indoors, within a medical office or hospital setting. This
setting should have clean air free of soot, vapors from adhesives, grease, or volatile organic
chemicals. Other Operating Environment specifications are given in
Application related warnings are given in this chapter and elsewhere throughout the manual.

User Profile

We assume that users are clinicians with professional training or experience in the use of
ophthalmic equipment, and in diagnostic interpretation of the test results. Specific assumptions
regarding the profiles of individuals performing instrument operation or data interpretation are
given below. This manual contains information that will aid in the proper instrument operation and
interpretation of the resultant data.

Instrument Operation

Demographic
The user should be an adult, and at least one of the following:
• Ophthalmologist
• Optometrist
• Nurse
• Certified Medical Technician
• Ophthalmic Photographer
• Non-certified Assistant
Occupational Skills (Frequently used functions)
The user should have appropriate training in order to perform all of the following tasks:
• Power on the instrument
• Enter, find, and modify patient identifying data
• Clean surfaces that contact patient
• Position patient with the instrument, including moving the patient, the instrument, the table
height, and the patient's chair
• Select and initiate a test
• Review and save a test or try again
• Generate an analysis report
• Review the analysis report for completeness
• Save, print, or export an analysis report
• Archive data
• Power off the instrument

Data Interpretation

Demographic
The user should be one of the following:
• Ophthalmologist or other Medical Doctor
• Optometrist or equivalent
HFA3 Instructions for Use
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