Zeiss G1.8 Telemicroscope

		Carl Zeiss Inc. is one of the worlds foremost makers of fine optical instruments. Many of the surgical microscopes used by eye surgeons are made by Zeiss.
		The Zeiss G 1.8 is a low power telescopic system with an exceptionally wide field of view.
		It can be used for distance viewing such as watching television.
		Telescopic system with a Galilean design and magnification of 1.8x, convertible to a "teleloupe" system by the attachment of clip-on lenses on the object side for near vision.
		Telescopic Spectacles G 1.8 are used monocularly or binocularly by persons with low vision in order to magnify objects in the distance to such an extent that they become visible again.
		The Zeiss G 1.8 set for distance viewing without a cap on it.
		Here a 3X cap is set to snap on the front of the Zeiss G1.8 for reading
		The object-side attachment of clip-on lenses turns the telescopic system into a "teleloupe" system.
		The appropriate magnification makes it possible for the user to identify close-up objects and to read standard print sizes.
		The Zeiss G 1.8 is excellent for television viewing for many visually-impaired patients.
		A variety of power caps are available. Each has potential to set the focus at different distances from 1 yard to a few inches,
		A Bifocal Near Cap allows the patient to see at distance through the top and at a selected near  distance through the bottom of the telescope.
		With the near cap attached the Zeiss g1.8X is excellent for seeing to play cards.
		Due to the parallel position of the telescope systems, only monocular use is possible in near vision.
		The other lens can be covered with a frosted clip-on lens or left clear.
		The Zeiss G 1.8 without near cap.
		The Zeiss G 1.8 with a bifocal near cap attached.