- Red adaptation goggles
Red adaptation goggles were first invented by
Wilhem Trendelenburg in 1916 for earlyradiologists to use to adapt their eyes to view the light produced by fluorescent screens duringfluoroscopic procedures . The concept is based on the work byAntoine Beclere ondark adaptation of theeye , where it is noted that thefluoroscopy relies the use of theretinal rods of theeye . Sinceretinal rods are insensitive to long wavelengths of light, such as red light, whileretinal cones are not, the goggles enabled thephysicians to adapt their eyes in preparation for thefluoroscopic procedure while still being able to perform other work. Prior to the invention of these goggles,physicians were required to sit in the darkened room where the procedure would be performed for extended periods to adapt their eyes to the low lighting conditions.External links
*cite web|title=Red Goggles (ca. 1940s)|url=http://www.orau.org/PTP/collection/Radiology/goggles.htm|accessdate=2008-07-14|work=Oak Ridge Associated Universities
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