A Chair Unit, especially an Ophthalmic Refraction Chair Unit, is an integrated workstation for eye exams, combining a comfortable, motorized, adjustable chair with essential equipment mounts (phoropter, slit lamp, etc.) on a control panel and sliding table for efficiency, patient comfort, and precise positioning in eye care settings. It allows doctors to adjust height, rotation, and tilt, creating an ergonomic space for diagnostics and treatment.
Chair Unit
Overview
Key Components & Features:
- Motorized Chair: Smooth up/down, back/forward movements controlled by a console or foot switch for patient comfort and doctor access.
- Ergonomic Design: Padded seat/back, adjustable headrest, and sometimes footrests for patient comfort during longer exams.
- Instrument Table: Sliding, balanced tabletop for holding one or two diagnostic devices like slit lamps, with ample space.
- Arm Pole/Support: Strong pole to hold essential tools like phoropters, projectors, and lamps.
- Centralized Control Panel: Touch-activated console for managing chair and instrument functions.
- Safety Features: Touch-activated switches to stop chair movement for patient safety.
Purpose
- Efficiency: Integrates multiple functions in a small space, streamlining workflows.
- Comfort: Ergonomic design benefits both patients (especially elderly/disabled) and doctors.
- Precision: Enables accurate patient positioning for precise vision assessments and prescriptions.
- Versatility: Can accommodate various patient sizes and some models convert for bariatric use.