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What We Need

Slit Lamp
$26,562 | Replacement
Every day, 5-10 patients come to the Emergency Department with eye

concerns. A slit lamp shines a light in a patient’s eyes, and physicians use
a special lens to examine different parts of the eye for signs of trauma,
hemorrhage, retinal detachment, inflammation or foreign bodies.
The current lamp is very old, and requires frequent service. When not

operational, this leads to delays in care and diagnosis. Physicians in the ED
must locate and consult with an alternate care provider (optometrist or other
Emergency Department) to arrange for follow-up either urgently or at a later
date.

Tonopen
$7,910 | New (additional unit)

When a patient suffers from migraines, vertigo, or a change in their vision,
a visit to the ED can help determine if they have glaucoma or other types of
vision loss. We see patients with this concern daily, and the physician will
use a Tonopen to check for increased pressure inside of the eyes.

The ED currently has one Tonopen, but because of frequent use and
constant sanitization, delicate parts within the Tonopen are often disrupted,
and it requires regular calibration. Adding a second Tonopen in the ED
will ensure that this vital diagnostic tool is always available to provide fast
answers for our patients.

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