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Corneal Measurement
Classic optical system designed to measure anterior corneal curvature and astigmatism.
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01 / 05Vintage Bausch & Lomb Type Keratometer Ophthalmometer — photograph 1
Highlights
Why this object
still matters.
A desktop keratometer designed for measuring the curvature and astigmatism of the anterior corneal surface. Built in the classic Bausch & Lomb optical layout, it features a patient headrest, horizontal adjustment drums with cyan inserts, and an integrated illumination housing.
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Integrated Headrest
Chrome frame and chin cup stabilize patient gaze during ocular examination.
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Fine Elevation Drive
Threaded column and geared stage controls permit accurate optical alignment.
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Cyan Control Accents
Color-coded dials facilitate quick horizontal and locking adjustments.
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Self-Contained Illumination
Attached lamp housing provides target mire illumination for high-contrast viewing.
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Heavy Cast Base
Solid metal footprint ensures stable tabletop operation during clinical exams.
Specifications
The useful facts,
clearly recorded.
Measurements, construction, identity, and seller-supplied details are kept together for direct comparison.
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Maker
Unknown (Bausch & Lomb pattern)
Origin
Unknown
Year
1980
Department
scientific-instruments
Packed shipment
4 kg · 40 × 30 × 25 cm
Instrument Type
Keratometer / Ophthalmometer
Finish
Black wrinkle textured enamel and chrome
Controls
Cyan-accented Horizontal and Lock dials, rack-and-pinion elevation
Patient Interface
Integrated chin rest and chrome forehead bar
Power Supply
Attached mains power cable with plug
Maker Label
Not visible in photographs
Details
Close inspection,
recorded in photographs.
Detail № 01 · Vintage Bausch & Lomb Type Keratometer Ophthalmometer — photograph 2
Detail № 02 · Vintage Bausch & Lomb Type Keratometer Ophthalmometer — photograph 3
Heritage
A traceable life,
carefully recorded.
Provenance documentation was not supplied for this specific Vintage Bausch & Lomb Type Keratometer Ophthalmometer; this listing is based on the supplied photographs only.
Clinical Practice
Precision Eye Examination
Visible in profile, the instrument stabilized patients using the chrome forehead bar and chin cup, allowing the practitioner to align the mire targets precisely through the monocular viewing tube during routine refractive evaluations.
Design Legacy
Classic Mechanical Engineering
Seen from the patient's perspective, the front housing reveals the projection aperture and patient-side controls. This robust optical arrangement served as the primary clinical standard for prescribing rigid contact lenses across several decades.
Timeline
An object in time,
one continuous story.
1881
Javal-Schiøtz Invention
Louis Émile Javal and Hjalmar Schiøtz introduce the modern two-mire ophthalmometer.
1932
Bausch & Lomb Pattern
Introduction of the one-position keratometer standardizing corneal curvature measurement.
1970
Widespread Standardization
Global optical makers adopt the one-position layout for clinical contact lens fitting.
1980
Production Era
Manufacture of robust workshop instruments utilizing textured enamel and standardized controls.
Condition
Honest wear,
documented clearly.
The unit shows light surface dust and minor wear consistent with storage and clinical use. Mechanical adjustment knobs and chrome headrest bars are intact and structurally sound. Electrical cord is bundled with no evident outer sheath splitting.
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InspectedEnamel Finish
Black crinkle paint intact across main housing and base with minor edge dust.
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InspectedOptical Housing
Eyepiece assembly and barrel are intact with securely mounted adjustment dials.
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InspectedPatient Rest Assembly
Chrome forehead bar and molded chin rest remain properly aligned on support arm.
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InspectedWiring & Controls
Power cable is coiled and attached; toggle switch and adjustment dials present.
Logistics
Inspected, insured,
door to door.
Step 01
Delivery
Inspected, photographed, and packed with its condition report.
Step 02
Shipping
Custom-fit protective packing with tracked, insured courier service.
Step 03
Returns
Return requests are accepted within fourteen days of confirmed delivery.
Step 04
Dispatch
Prepared for courier handoff within three to five business days.
Acquisition
Make it part of
your collection.
Contact the seller for more information or to discuss this object.
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Vintage Bausch & Lomb Type Keratometer Ophthalmometer