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Liebreich ophthalmoscope in case, by J. Weiss and Son Limited, 62 Strand, London, England, 1855-1865.
An ophthalmoscope is used to view the retina of the eye. It was invented in 1851 by Herman von Helmholtz (1821-94). This simple ophthalmoscope was adapted by pioneering German ophthalmologist Richard Liebreich (1830-1917). It was made by J. Weiss and Son of London. It is seen here with two pairs of spectacles. These correct long or short sightedness in the observer, two conditions that could affect the physician’s ability to diagnose by sight.
Details
- Category:
- Ophthalmology
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A664772
- Measurements:
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overall (specs): 25 mm x 130 mm x 20 mm,
overall (ophthalmoscope): 95 mm 40 mm, .13kg
- type:
- ophthalmoscope
- credit:
- Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)
Parts
Wire framed spectacles with convex lenses
Wire framed spectacles with convex lenses
- Measurements:
-
overall: 121 mm x 124 mm,
- Materials:
- steel (metal) and glass
- Object Number:
- A664772 Pt3
- type:
- spectacles
Wire framed spectacles with concave lenses
Wire framed spectacles with concave lenses
Case, for Liebreich opthalmoscope
Leather covered case for Liebreich ophthalmoscope by J. Weiss and Son, 62 Strand, London, England.
- Materials:
- case, wood , case, leather, covered and case, velvet, lined
- Object Number:
- A664772 Pt5
- type:
- instrument cases
- Image ©
- The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Liebreich ophthalmoscope by J. Weiss and Son
Liebreich ophthalmoscope by J. Weiss and Son, 62 Strand, London, England.
- Materials:
- ivory , brass (copper, zinc alloy) and metal (unknown)
- Object Number:
- A664772 Pt6
- type:
- ophthalmoscopes
