What Cleaning Agents Are Safe for Titanium Ophthalmic Instruments?

Which cleaning agents are chemically safe for titanium to prevent corrosion and damage?

Which Sterilization Methods Are Suitable for Each Instrument Group?

Please refer to our official manual for a complete guide on sterilization of RUMEX instruments: General Instructions for Care, Cleaning and Sterili...

How Are Ophthalmic Surgery Instruments Properly Sterilized?

What is the step-by-step protocol for sterilizing ophthalmic instruments? It starts with immediate pre-cleaning at the point of use, followed by manual or ultrasonic cleaning with specialized detergents, thorough rinsing, drying, packaging (or placement in sterilization trays), and validated sterilization - typically steam autoclaving.

Which Cataract Surgery Instruments Are Used in Ophthalmic Procedures

Cataract is one of the common eye conditions that require invasive surgery. It is the increased opacity of the lens of the eyes. Common symptoms include seeing halos around lights, cloudy or blurred vision with sensitivity to glare and light. Cataracts are treated through ophthalmic surgery. The affected lens is removed and replaced with an artificial one, called an intraocular lens. This type of surgery uses a special set of cataract surgery instruments.

Why Is It Critical to Keep a Well-Stocked Office

What makes an ophthalmological practice successful? Some may say the quality of the professionals at work, others may point to the use of advanced technologies, while others would argue that strong patient-client relationships are what makes or breaks a practice. We agree that each of these factors contribute to success, but would add that an effective ophthalmological practice is also one that always takes time to pay attention to the little things, such as keeping a well-stocked office. 

Why Is the Quality of Eye Instruments Important for Ethical Ophthalmology?

As an ophthalmologist, you know that your credibility as a medical professional depends upon more than just your knowledge and skill set. Like any professional in a service field, you're also evaluated on your ability to make ethical decisions. While we may typically think of ethics as involving doctor-patient confidentiality, an ethical ophthalmology practice is also one that consistently relies on the best surgical tools and equipment available.

Why Do You Always Need Ongoing Ophthalmic Education

As a practicing ophthalmologist, we know you've survived years upon years of intense undergraduate and graduate training. You've no doubt worked hard for your doctoral degree and are well-deserving of your successes. It's therefore likely that the last thing on your "to-do" list is to complete even more education and training, on top of running your practice.

Why Do Surgeons Choose RUMEX for High-Precision Microsurgery Instruments?

Rumex is the leading provider of Ophthalmic & Microsurgical instruments. We provide toric markers, corneal forceps, tenotomy scissors, sterilization trays, vitreoretinal instruments and more.

Why Instrument Sterilization Can Be Dangerous

You may believe that sterilization affects primarily medical aspects of ophthalmic instrument usage. It is a fact, insufficient sterilization may l...

Why Do We Test Our Instruments?

We at RUMEX like to test instruments. Any of our instruments is subject to up to two dozens of tests made during its manufacturing not to say about...

Which Instruments Are Used for Cataract Surgery?

As may already be evident at your own practice, patients are developing cataracts at younger ages. In turn, the demand for cataract surgery is increasing.  This has made cataract surgeries one of the most basic, sought-after eye surgeries out there, which means that practically all ophthalmologists conduct them in high numbers. This makes remaining competitive more challenging, and begs the question: Why not set your practice apart with the help of quality cataract surgery instruments that offer exceptional precision and ergonomic handling?

Test results: RUMEX OVD SUPREME Viscoelastic Surgical Fluid

Product description: SUPREME is a dispersive viscoelastic solution (OVD) of low molecular weight, a highly purified grade of hydroxypropyl methylce...