Coaxial Lighting for Chamber Angle Procedures

The coaxial arrangement of light and observation beam is crucial in glaucoma surgery. The chamber angle is deep and difficult to observe. Traditional lighting systems cast shadows that obscure the finest structures. The coaxial cold light fibre optics or LED lighting on Karl Kaps microscopes provides shadow-free illumination, even in hard-to-reach areas.

The retina protection filter GG 475 safeguards the eye, even when the lighting is used for an extended period. This is particularly important during trabeculectomies, which can last up to 45 minutes. UV and IR filters are part of the standard equipment and reliably filter out harmful wavelengths.

Motorised Zoom for MIGS

Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery requires stepless magnification. The tiny stents and shunts are hardly visible at low magnification. You zoom in and out during the operation without taking your eyes off the chamber angle. The footswitch control makes this intuitive and quick.

During iStent implantation, maximum magnification is needed to locate the precise placement point within the trabecular meshwork. You zoom out for an overall view. During canaloplasty, you switch between different magnification levels depending on whether you are inserting the catheter or checking its position.

XY Coupling for Angled Viewing

In chamber angle procedures, you often view the eye from an angle. The motorised XY coupling positions the microscope head precisely over the optimal viewing angle. This is particularly helpful in challenging anatomical situations. The speed control allows you to adjust movement speed. You move slowly for fine adjustments in the chamber angle, increasing speed for broader movements.