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  • Page 1 VANTAGE Instructions...
  • Page 2 Mode d’emploi PRIERE DE LIRE ATTENTIVEMENT CE MODE D’EMPLOI A RESPECTER MINUTIEUSEMENT Gebrauchsanleitung Bitte lesen und befolgen Sie diese Anleitung sorgfältig Istruzioni LEGGERE E SEGUIRE ATTENTAMENTE QUESTE ISTRUZIONI Instrucciones LEA ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES Y SIGALAS CUIDADOSAMENTE User Manual Please read and follow these instructions carefully...
  • Page 3 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Keeler Vantage Indirect Ophthalmoscope. We have taken the greatest care in the design, development and manufacture of this product to ensure that you get many years of trouble- free service. However, it is important that you read...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Description of the Product Headband ................Optics ..................Using the Vantage ............102 Accessories Teaching Mirror ..............Sterilisable Levers ..............Rubber Eyepiece Caps ............Plano Lenses ................. Cleaning Instructions ..........109 Sterilisation Procedures ..........109 Bulb Replacement ............109 Servicing ..............

  • Page 5: Description Of The Product

    Description of the Product...
  • Page 6 Description of the Product A Headband Size Adjustment Knob (Occipitally) B Headband Height Adjustment Knob (Cranially) C Metal Outer Brow Band D Brow Band Tension Knob E Ophthalmoscope Angle Knob F Leather Comfort Pads G Hinge System...
  • Page 7 Description of the Product...
  • Page 8 Description of the Product H Aperture Selection Knob Filter Selection Knob J Mirror Angle Control K Mirror Height Control L Optics Convergence Lever M Individual Eyepiece N Front Window O Port for Sterilisable Lever P Teaching Mirror Q Screw to attach Teaching Mirror R Binocular Block S Bulb T Rubber Caps...

  • Page 9: Using The Vantage

    Using the Vantage Headband Adjustment fig 2 fig 1 Comfortable Fit Adjust the size (A) fig.1 and the height (B) fig.2 , so that the instrument is supported comfortably around and on top of the head. fig 4 fig 3 Ophthalmoscope Angle Alignment For vertical alignment of the eyepieces and binocular block (R), adjust the height of the Metal Outer Brow Bar (C) if necessary...
  • Page 10 Using the Vantage Interpupillary Distance Setting Control (V) Because the eyes are dissociated, particular care must be taken to ensure the optics (eyepieces) are set properly in front of each eye. Always set the Aperture Selection (H) to the large light patch for this exercise.
  • Page 11 Setting the Aperture and Filter Aperture Selection Control (H) By rotating the knob (H) different apertures may be selected The Keeler Vantage has 4 light apertures which offer maximum versatility when encountering a variety of pupil sizes, opacities and c ions:...
  • Page 12 Using the Vantage Filter Selection Control (I) By rotating the knob (I), different filters may be selected. Note: For use in surgery, steriliseable levers may be screwed into the ports located on both the Filter and Aperture Selec- tion Control Knobs. ) Silver Circle Clear light - Select the clear light with no filter when inspecting a specific pathology and a brighter, whiter light is desired.
  • Page 13 Using the Vantage Mirror Height Control (K) The Keeler Vantage offers the unique facility to raise and lower the height (not just the angle) of the illumination mirror, independently of the viewing optics, for optimum binocular viewing through small pupils and when viewing the peripheral retina (Fig 1).

  • Page 14: Accessories

    Accessories 1. Teaching Mirror (P) To enable the Keeler Vantage to be used with a teaching mirror, the teaching bi-mirror attachment must be fitted as follows: a. Remove the posidrive screws from the panel beneath the front window with the screwdriver supplied.

  • Page 15: Sterilisable Levers

    To use, simply fit over the eye caps. Plano Lenses The Keeler Vantage is supplied with +2 diopter lenses as standard. Plano lenses, if preferred, are available and can be fitted as shown in (Fig 8).

  • Page 16: Cleaning Instructions

    You can clean your indirect optics and front window with the Keeler cleaning cloth provided. The headband cushions can be cleaned by using soapy water but do not immerse the Instrument in water. The instrument can be cleaned with a damp cloth if prefferred.

  • Page 17: How To Use A Binocular Indirect Ophthalmoscope

    How to use a Binocular Indirect Ophthalmoscope 1. Preparation of the Patient Explain the procedure to the patient and inform them that the light, although bright, is not damaging to the eyes and subsequent after-images may be seen. Take any necessary precautions when dilating the pupil such as assessing the depth of the anterior chamber.
  • Page 18 How to use a Binocular Indirect Ophthalmoscope by slightly loosening the ophthalmoscope knob (E) and re- tightening when in position. Provided the Vantage is only used by one practitioner, it will remain in adjustment from one patient to the next. 3.
  • Page 19 How to use a Binocular Indirect Ophthalmoscope d) Direct the patient’s gaze to where you intend to begin the examination, and ask them to fixate at some point. It is best to examine the complete periphery first to allow the patient to acclimatise to the light before examining the posterior pole.
  • Page 20 How to use a Binocular Indirect Ophthalmoscope i) To view different areas of the retina, it is easiest to use a combination of asking the patient to change their direction of gaze and the practitioner to move his body in the opposite direction, always maintaining parallel alignment between the headset, condensing lens and pupil.
  • Page 21 How to use a Binocular Indirect Ophthalmoscope Table 1 LENS SIZE MAGNIFICATION FIELD OF WORKING VIEW (. DISTANCE OF LENS FROM CORNEA (mm) 52mm 3.92 60.0 45mm 3.89 60.6 50mm 2.97 43.1 35mm 2.93 44.3 45mm 2.41 32.8 33mm 2.36 34.2 43mm 2.05...
  • Page 22 How to use a Binocular Indirect Ophthalmoscope Selecting a Condensing Lens Most practitioners find performing a thorough indirect examination requires at least two condensing lenses: a 28 or 30 diopter lens for routine examinations or when viewing through smaller pupils; and, a 20 diopter lens for routine examinations or when increased magnification is desired for making a diagnosis of a specific pathology.
  • Page 23 KIT 1 1204-P-2440 Consisting of: Vantage Indirect on Headband ........1202-P-6114 Wipe Cloth ............... 2199-P-7136 Instructions ..............EP59-09548 Utility Carton ..............EP79-07239 KIT 2 1204-P-2459 Consisting of: Vantage Indirect on Headband ........1202-P-6114 Wipe Cloth ............... 2199-P-7136 Instructions ..............EP59-09548 Delsey Case ..............
  • Page 24 Vantage Kit A (In Delsey Case with all available accessories) Vantage on Headband ............ 1202-P-6114 Hi-Tech Lens Cloth ............2199-P-7136 Volk Lens ................. 2105-K-1159 Case ................3412-P-5207 Chart Pad ................ 1201-P-7000 Pencil Set ................ 1299-P-7032 Porta Charge C ............... 1919-P-5063 Charging Cord Set ............
  • Page 25 Keeler Limited Clewer Hill Road Windsor Berks SL4 4AA Tel: +44 (0) 857177 Fax: +44 (0) 857817 Distributed by: Keeler Instruments Inc. 456 Parkway Broomall PA 19008 Toll Free: 1 800 523 5620 Tel: 610 353 4350 Fax: 610 353 7814...

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