New Leica M822 Ophthalmic Microscope
Excellent Results in Cataract Surgery Due to Innovative Dual Illumination
Press Release
20.10.11
Wetzlar, Germany. The new
Leica M822 surgical microscope,
with enhanced Red Reflex, combines Leica Microsystems’
world class optics with an innovative dual illumination system that dramatically improves the surgeon’s view when
performing cataract surgery. Ergonomic design for a comfortable working position during surgery and high-resolution
video documentation also support ophthalmic surgeons in their quest for more precise and efficient operating techniques.
The Leica M822 has already been widely tested in the USA, Asia and Europe and has been unanimously praised by users.
“We are delighted with this new product,” says Mark Norris, Director Ophthalmology at Leica Microsystems, “as extensive
field tests have confirmed that the coaxial illumination system of the Leica M822 gives an unsurpassed Red Reflex which
meets the highest professional requirements of eye surgeons.” Combining LED with halogen illumination, the new dual
illumination system produces brilliant and stable Red Reflex. Efficiency is additionally enhanced by superlative optics
and intuitive control, ensuring excellent results. High-resolution videos enable surgeons to discuss case studies and
their procedures and thus improve surgical techniques.
“The development of the Leica M822 marks the beginning of a new era of illumination systems,”
says Silvio Bracone, Vice President of Leica Microsystems’ Medical Division.
“We are convinced that we are offering our customers a genuine technological advancement which will ultimately
benefit the patient.” The microscope also incorporates functions for vitreoretinal surgery and has an open
architecture for easy future upgrading and new applications.
The Leica M822 will be launched to the market at the
Annual Congress of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) in Orlando,
Florida, in the Orange County Convention Centre on 22th – 25th October 2011 at booth no. 1211.
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