Clear surgical visibility in humid operating rooms.
An affordable clamp-on airflow attachment for ophthalmic microscopes. The system directs controlled airflow near the optical path to reduce lens fogging and help surgeons maintain visibility with fewer workflow interruptions.
Fogging interrupts surgery.
Patient breathing, humid rooms, and long procedures can create condensation near the microscope lens. A low-cost retrofit can reduce interruptions without replacing existing microscopes.
A practical visibility problem in low-resource surgical settings
In warm, humid operating rooms, microscope lenses can fog during cataract and other ophthalmic procedures. Reduced visibility can break concentration, slow the procedure, and require repeated manual clearing.
- Fogging blocks the surgeon’s view during precision work
- Manual clearing delays the procedure and disrupts sterile workflow
- Existing solutions can be costly, bulky, or inconsistent