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Thomas D. H. Wilson, FRCS

Arch Otolaryngol. 1970;91(1):84.

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THE HE binocular operating microscope has become an essential part of the otologist's equipment; it would be hard to imagine the practice of modern otology without it. The importance of such an instrument in the office has recently been stressed.

We have developed an otoscope which brings the advantages of binocular vision to the doctor in his office while remaining a light and inexpensive hand-held instrument.

The otoscope as shown in the Figure has a fixed focus and a magnification of approximately x 3. The binocular assembly is removable and can be tilted to any angle for ease of use. The handle contains either a dry cell or rechargeable batteries, as in other otoscopes.

We have found manipulation easier and safer with binocular vision. A set of instruments has been designed including wax hooks, forceps, and myringotome. A Seigle's attachment has been incorporated.

The binocular otoscope has not been developed . . . [Full Text PDF of this Article]

Author Affiliations
London

From the Department of Otolaryngology, St. George's Hospital, London.; Mr. Charles Keeler and his staff of C. Davis, Keeler and Co., London have manufactured the binocular otoscope. Miss Underhill of the Photographic Department, of St. George's Hospital, London, took the picture.

Footnotes
Accepted for publication June 18, 1969.

Reprint requests to the Department of Otolaryngology, St. George's Hospital, London SW17, England.

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