[optimal] Re: Spectralis
- From: robert santora <rbsantora@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sun, 17 Jul 2011 10:03:24 -0400
Allen thanks for the dB chart. That was interesting. I have used the HRA2
for years and the new Spectralis is louder, but I'm not bothered by it. I
was certain that the dB level was safe but for those who were bothered by it
I would like them the option for ear protection. The issue for them will be
to explain to questioning patients "why the plugs".
On Sun, Jul 17, 2011 at 9:14 AM, Raymond Mok <raywmok@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Our office have just installed the Spectralis. I'd noticed the high pitched
> noise but didn't bothered much. However one of the tech said as soon as we
> click the "yellow" icon, the high pitched sound gave her spitting headache.
> I agree the high pitched sound is in the safety zone but does bothered some
> people.
>
> Ray Mok CRA, COMT
> Ophthalmic Photographer
> DHMC-Ophthalmology
>
> On Jul 16, 2011, at 8:21 PM, Ray Gardner <raygardner99@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> No I've got four and about to have six in my office. The Spectralis has a
> sound like that of a hearing aid whining but causes no hearing problems.
> Its just annoying at first then after a while you seem not to notice it any
> more. The HRA was much loader and gave off a lot of heat. Thing of the
> Spectralis as the Ferrari of cameras it has a strange sound but runs and
> does like no other camera can. If you need any help you can call me. (806)
> 676-9793
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Jul 16, 2011, at 4:06 PM, robert santora < <rbsantora@xxxxxxxxx>
> rbsantora@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> To All,
>
> Is there any concerns about the high pitched frequency sound from the
> Spectralis causing potential harm? I have suggested discreet protective ear
> wear by anyone that is uncomfortable around the sound. I was asked by our
> docs to start a thread to see how other offices are addressing this. Thanks
>
>
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