11 Measuring Procedure
Instruction Manual Pentacam® AXL (G/70100/EN 1121 Rev04)
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11.2
Measuring Procedure for the Anterior Segment of the Eye
Default settings
Start the Scan menu
.
If necessary make changes to the image options for the particular
part of the front of the eye that is to be examined.
The default settings in the "3D Scan" options are "25 images/
1 second".
Adjust the table height.
Check that
fresh paper has been put onto the chin rest or the chin rest has
been cleaned and disinfected,
.
the forehead rest has been cleaned and disinfected after each
examination,
the illuminated slit with, the lens in front of the camera and the
acrylic glass are clean.
Ask the patient to place his or her head on the chin and forehead
rest.
Do not touch the patient and the Pentacam® AXL simultaneously.
Rough adjustment
The black ring marking between the chin rest and the forehead rest
(1) should be used for gauging the required height of the patient’s
eyes.
1 Marking (black ring)
2 Twist grip
Fig. 11-7: Rough adjustment of the chin and forehead rest
1
2