Why can't I get a sharp focus with my Welch Allyn PanOptic 118 Medical Equipment?
If you cannot obtain a sharp focus or are experiencing a hazy view with your Welch Allyn Medical Equipment, the lenses may be dirty. Clean them using a clean, soft, optical-grade cleaning cloth.
Why can't I attach my Welch Allyn Medical Equipment to the power handle?
If you cannot attach your Welch Allyn Medical Equipment to the power handle, the lamp may not be fully inserted. Ensure the lamp is inserted with the pin firmly seated in the slot.
How to achieve full view with Welch Allyn Medical Equipment?
To achieve the full or expected view with your Welch Allyn Medical Equipment, ensure that the eyecup is slightly compressed during the procedure.
General| Category | Ophthalmoscope |
|---|---|
| Model | PanOptic 118 Series |
| Light Source | LED |
| Magnification | 5x |
| Field of View | 25 degrees |
| Battery Type | AA alkaline batteries |
| Weight | 0.5 lbs (226.8 g) |
Connect the ophthalmoscope head to the 3.5v power source by aligning cutouts and turning 90 degrees.
Insert and twist the eyecup into the patient's side of the instrument until it locks.
Advise the patient to remove their spectacles, though it is not strictly required.
Focus the ophthalmoscope on an object 15 feet away to adjust for personal vision needs.
Begin the examination using the small aperture, indicated by the green line on the dial.
Power on the ophthalmoscope and set the light intensity rheostat to maximum.
Position yourself approximately 15 degrees to the patient's temporal side.
Ask the patient to look straight ahead at a distant object for proper alignment.
Start the examination about 6 inches from the patient's eye, looking for the red reflex.
Move closer to the patient's eye, ensuring the eyecup contacts the brow for an optimal view.
Adjust the focusing wheel to achieve a clear view of the optic disc and surrounding vessels.
Assess the optic disc for clarity, color, and vessel condition, following vessels peripherally.
Instruct the patient to look in specific directions to examine the superior, inferior, temporal, and nasal retina.
Repeat examination for the left eye, noting the flexibility for the examiner to use either eye.
Provides a view of the fundus through an undilated pupil; it's the home position.
Standard aperture for examinations of dilated pupils.
Allows easy entry into very small, undilated pupils.
Helpful for determining lesion elevations, tumors, and edematous discs.
Excludes red rays, enhancing visualization of vessels and retinal alterations.
Used with fluorescein dye for detecting corneal abrasions and foreign bodies.
Provides a combination of depth perception and field-of-view.
Warning about hot lamps; use only Welch Allyn model 03800.
Instructions on how to remove the old lamp using a fingernail or prying instrument.
Guide on aligning the lamp tab with the notch and pushing it in firmly.
Note on cautioning against excess solution damaging internal components.
Lists requirements like not using solvent cleaners on lenses, non-sterilizability, and disinfecting housing.
Addresses issues like aperture dial position, burned-out lamp, or discharged battery.
Corrective action for an off-center aperture dial position.
Solution involves ensuring the eyecup is slightly compressed during the procedure.
Instructions to clean lenses with the provided cloth for sharp focus.
Solutions include inserting lamp correctly and charging the handle/battery.
Clean the objective lens with the provided cloth to remove fingerprints or dirt.
Ensure the lamp is fully inserted and seated in the slot.
Welch Allyn Technical Service Department address and phone number for USA customers.
Welch Allyn, Ltd. - Canada address and phone number for Canadian customers.
Contact details for Welch Allyn service centers in UK, Germany, France, Singapore, China, Australia, and Latin America.
Lists model numbers, dimensions, and eyecup size.
Details product approvals, classification, and operating environment parameters.
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