Category: Ophthalmology devices and equipment
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Keratometer: Description and Uses
A keratometer (also called an ophthalmometer) is an instrument used to measure the curvature of the cornea, which is the clear, dome-shaped front surface of the eye. It works by projecting light onto the cornea and analyzing the reflection (called mires) to determine how steep or flat the corneal surface is. The patient places their…
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Mobile Applications for the Blind & Visually Impaired
Seeing AI: Description and Uses Seeing AI is a free mobile application developed by Microsoft to assist blind and visually impaired individuals. It uses artificial intelligence (AI) to describe the world around the user through the phone’s camera. The app converts visual information into speech or audio descriptions, helping users understand text, objects, people, and…
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Ophthalmoscope: Description and Uses
An ophthalmoscope is a handheld medical instrument used to examine the inside of the eye, especially the retina, optic nerve, and blood vessels. It consists of a light source, a mirror or prism system, and lenses that allow the examiner to look through the pupil and see internal eye structures. During the examination, the room…
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