Keeler Pantoscope ophthalmoscope with case
 Catalogue Number: 4295 Keeler Pantoscope ophthalmoscope with case Category: Equipment Sub-Category: Ophthalmoscope Corporation: Keeler Year Of Publication/Manufacture: 1950s Time Period: 1940 to 1999 Place Of Publication/Manufacture: London UK Publisher/Manufacturer: Keeler Description Of Item: Electric powered direct and indirect ophthalmoscope. Black painted metal head stamped 'PANTOSCOPE' with white plastic cap marked 'Keeler /LONDON W.1./ ENGLAND' Black crackle paint finish to handle. Rotating disc with auxiliary lenses, red analysing lever switch to polariod filter, sliding iris diaphragm control on front of head. Quadrant control button for slit, polarised and red free filters, chrome wheel for direct, indirect ophthalmoscopy and macula viewing on back of head.Black leatherette hinged case with blue velveteen lined base, blue silk lined lid with Keeler maker strap attached, Contains scleral transilluminator, condensing lens (not original), 3 screw-in attachments (2 auxiliary lenses +30D and -30D, and a polarising prism). Spare globe missing. Pantoscope designed to connect to Keeler universal 'Select-a-lite' power source (not included) Historical Significance: Dr David Cockburn OAM (1925-2016) was a major figure in Australian optometry. An influential leader, teacher and researcher he was at the forefront of innovative clinical practice, pioneering many new techniques such as indirect ophthalmoscopy and gonioscopy, previously undertaken only by ophthalmologists.There is a biography of David Cockburn in the section 'People Who Made History' on this web site. Also see Cat. # 182, 2017 for more details of his many contributions, How Acquired: Donated by David Cockburn Date Acquired: 07/2012 Condition: Good Location: Documents Room Orange Daytona Cabinet Drawer 1 |