Table of Contents

Ophthalmic Eye Care : Instruments For the Practice of Ophthalmology and Optometry

• Start Exhibit
• Table of Contents
• Exhibit Home Page
• List of Exhibits

• 
• Ophthalmoscope Power Supply
• EH101096
•  
• American Optical transformer/power supply for ophthalmoscope and otoscope. On/off switch located at the bottom of the transformer, and voltage dial positioned at the top to allow ophthamologist to adjust voltage as needed. Transformer listed as:... View Full Record
• 
• Trial Lens Set
• EH101167
•  
• An early 20th century ophthalmic trial lens set. The case is a metal chest with black leather coating. Interior contained lavender colored felt which held the lens objectives in place for traveling. A few of the original lens are missing from the... View Full Record
• 
• Eyeglasses
• EH101290
•  
• 19th century eye spectacles. Some of the lenses are round (early 19th century), while others in the collection are oval shaped (late 19th century). All of the frames are curved metal with varying bridge designs.... View Full Record
• 
• Ophthalmoscope
• EH101382
•  
• A mid-20th century ophthalmoscope used by opthalmologists to determine the health of the retina and vitreous humor, and to make eye diagnosis. The scope was designed with a rechargable battery to allow for use in a variety of medical settings.... View Full Record
• 
• Intraocular Lens
• EH101399
•  
• Tiny Interocular lens sits atop tube. It is implanted in the patient's eye during delicate cataract surgery.... View Full Record
• 
• Eyelid Everter
• EH10157
•  
• An early-20th century metal ophthalmic instrument with an elongated handle. The eyelid everter was used to hold the eyelid open during procedures and ophthalmic surgery.... View Full Record
• 
• Eyelid Retractor
• EH10168
•  
• A mid-20th century eyelid retractor used during ophthalmic surgery to pull and hold overlying eyelid tissue out of the operating field. The small semi-circular loop was tucked underneath the eyelid to provide the physician control during procedures... View Full Record
• 
• Schiøtz Tonometer
• eh101715
•  
• An early-to-mid 20th century metal Schiøtz Tonometer. The instrument was used to measure the intraocular pressure, the fluid pressure in the eyes. It is a useful diagnostic test for patients who are at risk of developing glaucoma. The tonometer wa... View Full Record
• 
• Safety Glasses
• eh101716
•  
• 19th century safety eyeglasses stored in a copper continer. Clear glass lenses are surrounded and supported by wire mesh.... View Full Record
• 
• Ophthalmoscope Heads
• eh101717
•  
• (5) ophthalmoscope heads & (3) retinoscope heads... View Full Record
• 
• eyeglasses
• eh101718
•  
• Assorted 19th century eyeglasses and sunglasses. Included are two (2) black leather glasses cases... View Full Record
• 
• Sterlization Kit
• eh101722
•  
• A tin sterilization kit with metal clasps on the ends to keep lid closed.... View Full Record
• 
• Lensometer
• eh101963
•  
• The Lensometer Jr. instrument was used for determining lens power, and that of astigmatic power and angle. Model M603A Serial No. D3023... View Full Record
• 
• Perimeter
• eh101964
•  
• The perimeter was a diagnostic eye exam instrument used to detect dysfunction in central and peripheral vision. The test was performed by keeping the patient's gaze fixed while presenting objects peripherally (through rotation of the instrument) wit... View Full Record
• 
• Ophthalmoscope & Retinoscope
• eh101965
•  
• The Geneva Ophthalmoscope & Retiniscope (Series F, No. 3106) was used to determine the focusing power, and peripheral visual field of the eye. ... View Full Record
• 
• Eye Cup
• EH102037
•  
• The eye cup was an early 19th century instrument, made from clear, hand-blown glass and used to rinse out the eye.... View Full Record
• 
• Ophthalmoscope
• EH10204
•  
• American Optical Ophthalmoscope (No. 144P, Giantscope) in original box. The instrument is a lighted tool used to examine the inside of the eye, including the retina and the optic nerve. The black leather box with burgundy felt interior includes the... View Full Record
• 
• Copeland Refractoscope
• EH10205
•  
• Copeland Refractoscope with cord included in the black leather case. The refractoscope has a brass cup-shaped head with narrow aperature and cylindrical handle. The handle unscrews in the middle to allow for the light bulb to be replaced. ... View Full Record
• 
• Ophthalmoscope
• EH10211
•  
• An early-20th century brass ophthalmoscope. The instrument was stored in a black leather covered wooden box and contained different light focusing attachments. The ophthalmoscope was utilized to inspect the inside of the eye, including the retina a... View Full Record
• 
• Visual Field Test
• EH10216
•  
• This hand held visual field test was used to determine the accuracy of the eye's visual field. The test can be a good indication of the health of the eyes, and indeed the whole of your visual system. On the bottom of the rectangular field test are... View Full Record
• 
• Reflecting Ophthalmoscope
• EH10217
•  
• A very early 20th century hand-held reflecting ophthalmoscope was used during eye examinations to inspect the components of the eye. ... View Full Record
• 
• Keeler Ophthalmoscope
• EH10224
•  
• This mid-20th century Keeler Ophthalmoscope was used by ophthalmologists during routine eye exams to check the health of the retina and optic nerve. The ophthalmoscope measures 8 inches tall with a 3-tone base and light source in the head. The inst... View Full Record
• 
• Visual Field Targets
• EH10229
•  
• Colored visual field targets were used by ophthalmologists to determine the full horizontal and vertical range of what the eye is able to observe. Peripheral vison loss is able to be detected with this method, along with also detecting optic nerve d... View Full Record
• 
• Scleral Pick
• EH10242
•  
• This mid-20th century scleral pick was used by ophthalmologists during procedures and surgeries of the eye. The sclera is known as the white of the eye, and is an opaque, fibrous, protective, outer layer of the eye containing collagen and elastic fi... View Full Record
• 
• Visual Acuity Testing
• EH10245
•  
• Hand held child "E" testing (also refered to as the "E" game, or tubling "E") was utilized to determine the child's visual acuity. The test is especially useful for children who do not yet know the alphabet and are unable to read letters from a visi... View Full Record
• 
• Ophthalmoscope Heads
• EH10247
•  
• Ophthalmoscope & Refractoscope - Heads Only... View Full Record
• 
• Visual Acuity Testing
• EH10250
•  
• Paper cards for testing visual acuity of children at home. The "E" test, or Tumbling "E" test, was given to children who had not yet mastered the alphabet and who were unable to perform a typical vision test.... View Full Record
• 
• Eye Cup
• EH10354
•  
• Small mid 18th century to mid 19th century wooden turned eye cup... View Full Record
• 
• Eyeglasses
• EH10585
•  
• Metal Frame - straight frame temple with oval lenses and semi-circular bridge... View Full Record
• 
• Chalazion Clamp
• EH10663
•  
• Self-retaining metal forceps with disk-shaped ends. The Chalazion clamp was used to hold and prevent a chalazion from bleeding during its surgery. Note: a chalazion is a subacute cyst in the eyelid... View Full Record
• 
• Eyeglasses
• EH10732
•  
• Very Old, Eyeglasses, assorted... View Full Record
• 
• Spectacles
• EH10735
•  
• Pince Nez Spectacles with round and oval lenses. Popular in the 19th century, Pince Nez spectacles were supported without earpieces, and were stabilized on the face by pinching the bridge of the frame to the nose.... View Full Record
• 
• Spectacles
• EH10736
•  
• Very old, late 19th century, hand held spectacles... View Full Record
• 
• Spectacles
• EH10737
•  
• Early 19th century ultraviolet protective glasses (sunglasses) with steel wire frames. Lenses are a variety of shades of yellow, green and blue. The protective spectacles may have been used to reduce amount of ultraviolet (UV) light exposed to duri... View Full Record
• 
• Spectacles
• EH10738
•  
• Late 19th Century tortoise shell frames with round lenses. ... View Full Record
• 
• Spectacles
• EH10739
•  
• 19th century, old assorted spectales with wire frames. Lenses are both round and oval in shape. Four spectales cases are included (2 leather & 2 metal).... View Full Record
• 
• Ophthalmoscope Head
• EH10807
•  
• Opthalmoscope replacement head inside original box and includes instruction manual.... View Full Record
• 
• Magnifying Glasses
• EH10825
•  
• Magnifying glasses used by physicians during procedures, exams, and surgery. Wire metal frames with two magnifying lenses in series.... View Full Record
• 
• Slit Lamp Biomicroscope
• EH101966
•  
• The slit lamp biomicroscope is an instrument consisting of biomicroscope along with a high-intensity light source that can be focused to shine a thin sheet of light into the eye. The lamp facilitates an examination of the anterior segment and poster... View Full Record
• 
• Contact Lens
• EH10734
•  
• Molded plastic (sceral) contact lenses from 1943.... View Full Record
• 
• Refracting Lens Kit
• EH10677
•  
• Late 19th century to early 20th century Ophthalmic Lens Set in velvet lined wooden case with ivory inlays. Set is complete with all lenses intact.... View Full Record
• 
• Eye Cup
• EH10369
•  
• Cobalt bule glass eye cup with box. The box reads: EVANS' EYE CUP, Directions, Pour into cup enough Elder Flower Lotion to half fill. Press cup to eye, tilt head backward, open eye. Repeat several times opening and closing eye. Use fresh portion... View Full Record
• 
• Fisher's Schematic Eye model
• eh101725
•  
• Fisher's Schematic Eye is a model designed to make the study of ophthalmoscopy easy. I consistes of one barrel working inside of another in such a manner that a long or short eye can be produced. The set includes the barrel, a set of slides wit... View Full Record
• 
• Wig Spectacles
• EH102162
•  
• Set of two 18th - 19th century wig spectacles. Wig spectacles are made with sliding temples with a loop on the temple end so that they can be inserted into a wig. These spectacles were very popular in high society circles with many wearing them eve... View Full Record
• 
• Chinese Brass Hinged Spectacles
• EH102163
•  
• Mid 18th to early 19th century Chinese brass spectacles with double hinged temples. The frames have round lenses. Included with the spectacles is a wooden case with intricate chinese carvings on both the front and back.... View Full Record
• 
• Schiotz Tonometer
• eh102227
•  
• (1) Schiotz Tonomrter in black case with instructions, calibration scale, and certificate of inspection and test.... View Full Record
• 
• Eyeglasses
• EH102239
•  
• Tinted round lens glasses in blue leather case with blue velvet lining, worn thin in places. Optician's name (Dr. J. F. Mentzer, Ephrata, PA) stamped on case. Lenses tinted grey. Curl temples made of thin wire, curved at ear. W bridge over nose.... View Full Record
• 
• Tonometer
• 2017.002.003
•  
• A mid-20th century metal tonometer including the weights in hard plastic gold box with the paperwork included inside and a foam cover to protect the instrument. Interior lid stamped with manufacturer Riester and Made in Germany. Tonometers were use... View Full Record