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Tennyson Centre Day Hospital at the forefront of technology
In an Australian first, surgeons at Adelaide’s Tennyson Centre Day Hospital will this week begin operating using the Zeiss Artevo digital microscope – a world-first new technology that is set to revolutionise the way eye surgeons visualise the delicate structures inside the eye in 3D.
The microscope is set to change the future of eye surgery by revolutionising visualisation in the operating room. Developed with surgeons for surgeons, the technology assists our surgeons to perform at their best, and deliver the finest patient outcomes, positioning Tennyson Centre Day Hospital as a world leader in ophthalmic surgery.
Tennyson Centre Day Hospital General Manager and Director of Nursing, Lee-Anne Crew explains “Our Ophthalmic surgeons perform micro-surgery, which requires a high level of concentration and skill . With the Artevo our surgeons can operate whilst viewing a 3D screen, reducing neck strain and fatigue. The viewing system also allows all those assisting the surgeon to follow the procedure in 3D, and in real time. This enables them to respond immediately to the surgeon and increases efficiency, whilst also providing an excellent education and training tool.”
As a fully integrated digital ophthalmic microscope, the Artevo 800 improves depth of field, and reduces light intensity requirements improving the surgeon’s view during surgery. The microscope is also configured to enable real-time feedback on the size and shape of the eye, allowing for more accurate decision making and supporting better patient outcomes.
The digital technology also contributes to a safer operating environment. In a COVID-19 world, digital microscopes offer an additional barrier for surgeons and patients. Being able to look through 3D glasses allows our surgeons to wear a full-face shield, and they don’t need to hover directly over the patient’s face during surgery.
Another safety advantage is that the technology allows for direct transfer of eye measurements taken in the surgeon’s consulting rooms to the operating theatre. This reduces the reliance on paper charts.
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If you are a surgeon who is interested in learning more about the technology, or in operating with us at Tennyson Centre Day Hospital, please telephone our General Manager/Director of Nursing, Lee-Anne Crew on 0458 110 703.