Ophthalmic Cryosurgery

Cryosurgery is the use of extreme cold to treat a variety of conditions in many areas.

In Ophthalmics, cryosurgery is used to treat such conditions as Retinal Detachment, Trichiosis (ingrown eyelashes), Glaucoma and Cataract Extraction among others.

In the UK, Genesis Medical distributes the superbly reliable Wallach systems, the WA1000A and WA1000M:

Ophthalmic Cryosurgery - Products

Wallach Cryo-Technology delivers maximum performance on a continuous basis. The WA1000A not only provides the fastest freeze and defrost; it does it time after time, as many times as the surgeon demands. This is only possible through the use of Wallach's exclusive, non-electric gas handling system. From the start of a procedure to the end, superior performance is constant.

Recognising that surgical control should mean more than just probe placement, Wallach has added the precision of tip-temperature monitoring to the most popular probes - including cataract tips.

The Ophthalmic Probe Console

Designed with all of Wallach's Cryo-Technology, the console accepts the entire arsenal of Wallach Ophthalmic Cryoprobes. In addition, it offers the ideal combination of easy to use controls and built-in safety features. Wallach's advanced design operates with no residual cryo-gas in the tip except when the surgeon triggers freeze or defrost with the specially designed foot-switch. A console-mounted switch must be activated to permit gas to flow into the console and a separate gas pressure adjustment knob allows fine tuning of the temperature and power of the probe.

The Digital Temperature Indicator

Whether mounted on the console or used separately, the Temperature Indicator of the Wallach System gives surgeons the unparalleled accuracy and security of digital readings. At a glance, the surgeon can easily view the high-visibility, digital read-out of probe tip temperature. An audible freeze timer is also included.

The Mobile Cart

Compact, lightweight and rugged, the cart features large diameter wheels for easy movement over deep thresholds and thick carpet. Just 15" wide, 14" deep and 40" tall (with console), the cart can conceal a single 20-lb. cylinder or twin "E" cylinders.