Which condensing and slit lamp lenses do you prefer?

[beaneek]

I was wondering what condensing lens you all recommend, and if there is one that is easier to get out to the ora with. I currently have a 20D, but am thinking about getting either a 2.2 or 28. I have very small hands, so a smaller lens would be preferred. Any recommendations? Anyone ever tried the Digital Clearfield lens by Volk?

Also, any opinions some of the newer slit lamp lenses such as the superpupil and superfield lenses by Volk would be appreciated as well! 🙂

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[cunikki]

I would definitely try a 2.2 before buying it; i think it is a lot harder to get a good full view with....(and i think its bigger than the 20)
i love my superfield... i also have a super 66 which i really really like for more mag of the nervehead

 

[ddown]

all you need is a 20, 90, and 60 diopter. No need to spend all your cash for the fancy stuff.

 

[eyestrain]

all you need is a 20, 90, and 60 diopter. No need to spend all your cash for the fancy stuff.

I pretty much agree. I have a 20, 78 and 90 and feel 1000% comfortable with just those lenses. That being said, I don't think I've ever used any other lenses, so maybe I'm really missing out on something.

 

[drbizzaro]

I was wondering what condensing lens you all recommend, and if there is one that is easier to get out to the ora with. I currently have a 20D, but am thinking about getting either a 2.2 or 28. I have very small hands, so a smaller lens would be preferred. Any recommendations? Anyone ever tried the Digital Clearfield lens by Volk?

Also, any opinions some of the newer slit lamp lenses such as the superpupil and superfield lenses by Volk would be appreciated as well! 🙂

20, 60 and 90.

If you have some extra cash you want to use, sub. the 90 for a superfield NC

 

[qwopty99]

I currently have a 20D, but am thinking about getting either a 2.2 or 28.

if you have the 20, buy the +8D adapter that adds to it. then you have your 28D at 1/3 the cost.

as for biomicroscopy, start with the 90D. you're using it for screening (its not like any of us are doing laser procedures). if you need more mag, then u up the mag on the slit lamp...

 

[Eyedoc1999]

28 is cool for pupils that don't dilate as well, but the mag is not there. I have one collecting dust in my drawer. I use 20 and 78 (I have a 90, but I don't really use it unless I have a pt that refuses DFE). I've used several others, but I always go back to these two.

 

[Meibomian SxN]

Everyone will always prefer the lenses they were trained on. There are pros and cons with all the lenses. I prefer a 90D and the Super 66D. If you really have money to waste, buy a PRP contact lens; you get an ora to ora view of the fundus 🙂)) (Just don't try this on every routine patient

 

[file014]

I use a 20 and a Superfield day to day at one job. I keep my 78 and 4 mirror in that kit too. I cant remember when I picked up the 78 last, just never use it. I use a 28 1-2x/week at that job also. At other jobs I take my other kit with 90, 3 mirror, and another 20. Sometimes theres a digital wide field for me to use. Its ok but probably not worth the $300 or 400 or whatever it costs. I could have a 20, 90, and 4 mirror and be perfectly happy anywhere I work.

 

[KaBlamO]

i sold my 20 for a pan retinal 2.2, and i also use my 90 and 4 mirror. sometimes i would pick up my digital 1.0 from time to time.