Fiber Optic Surgical Headlights

Fiber Optic Surgical Headlights

Fiber optic surgical headlights can be adjusted to the wearer's preferences, which can be especially useful for those who have difficult visual axes or are prone to eye strain.fiber optic surgical headlight Generally, the surgeon works with a spot that is half a dollar in size, but a different type of surgical light can place the light source in a different location on the wearer's forehead. Because the field of view during surgery is often very small, surgeons need a light source that is focused accurately on the work space, and they cannot look around corners or in other directions.

The improved surgical headlights of the present invention incorporate a flexible fiber optic cable that plugs into a light source unit.fiber optic surgical headlight The fiber optic cable transmits light from a remote source to a light projecting element at an angle of about 90 degrees. FIG. 3 shows a fragmentary side elevational view of a fiber-optic surgical headlight system of the present invention. The surgeon wears a headband that is connected to the light source unit.

The improved surgical headlight of the present invention is a lightweight solution for light projection. The fiber optic cable connects to a light source unit mounted on a wheeled stand and is powered by batteries or other electrical energy. The surgeon's gown can be clipped to the cord to prevent it from slipping. The light source unit is typically a shoebox-sized, wheeled unit. The system is similar to the one used for endoscopes.

The improved surgical headlight of the present invention includes a headband and appropriate support for a frictionally engaging ball joint member. The light projecting element is carried below the ball joint member. The wearer can manually manipulate the light projecting element by swiveling it under his or her chin or earlobe. The light source unit also has a removable joystick and an adjustable height. A dependable fiber optic surgical handpiece is a valuable addition to the operating room.

The improved surgical headlight of the present invention is powered by a battery or other electrical energy. It preferably comprises a fiber optic light cable, which transmits light from a remote source to the light projecting element. The cord can be clipped to the user's gown, which can make the device more tethered to the surgeon. A halogen bulb, as well as a surgical headlight, is another type of surgical headlight.

The surgical headlight of the present invention is more convenient to use than its counterparts. The wearer can freely adjust the direction of the light projecting element and the intensity of the beam. The U.S. Pat. No. 3,645,254 enables the surgeon to choose a better surgical headlight for his or her needs. It is compatible with any fiber optic light source and can be used with any type of loupe.

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