Red Goggles and Lead
Eye-Glasses
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Adaptation Goggles : |
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Before the advent of the Image
Intensifier, in the late fifties and of the TV monitoring shortly after,
radiologists performing fluoroscopic examinations had to adapt their vision
to low light levels. So, these goggles were usually worn for some 15 minutes
before starting fluoroscopy and
removed in the darkened x-ray room, and then worn again between consecutive
examinations. Red colour was chosen for the
goggles, being the complementary colour of the green fluorescence of the
screen. Note the depth of the goggles which could be worn over ordinary
eye-glasses. The goggles to the left are American
made, by Willson, while the ones to the right have no precise maker’s name,
but one can decipher a small molding with the letters AO inside a tiny
“shield”. Both goggles are equipped with air-vents. |
Lead Glass protective eye-glasses |
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Heavy and uncomfortable. Presently collectors’ items. (120g-4ounces the pair to the right).
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