Abstract: A soft tissue dilator for use in a surgical procedure includes a first dilator member that defines a first axis and a second dilator member that defines a second axis. The second dilator member is supported on the first dilator member such that relative rotational movement of the first and second dilator members causes eccentric movement of the first and second axes defined by the first and second dilator members. Additional dilators members may be sequentially supported on the first and second dilator members.

Abstract: There is provided a medical examining device including a sample tube detachably connectable to a viewing tool having a fiber optic viewing device. The sample tube defines a tube first end and an opposing tube second end and includes a tube wall extending between the tube first and second ends. The tube wall includes tube inner and outer surfaces extending between the tube first and second ends. The tube inner surface defines a central sampling channel sized and configured to longitudinally receive a sampling tool. A longitudinal channel extends partially through the tube wall from the tube first end towards the tube second end. A translucent lens is positioned in optical communication with the longitudinal channel adjacent the tube second end. The fiber optic viewing device is removably insertable within the longitudinal channel to dispose the fiber optic viewing device in optical communication with the translucent lens.

Abstract: A surgical lighting system includes a control device operable to adjust a color temperature of the surgical lamp, a camera, an image processing device, and means for transmitting color temperature information, corresponding to a set color temperature of the surgical lamp, to the image processing device.

Abstract: A surgical device having a body portion that is gripped by a user, the body portion having a distal end equipped with a soft tip and the proximal end optionally connected to an external vacuum or gas/air source. The surgical device is particularly suitable for use in ophthalmic surgical procedures to remove fluid from the eye or introduce gas/air into the eye. The soft tip is fabricated to protect the delicate tissues if the eye and is further modified so as to enhance a user's visibility of the device in the surgical field.

Abstract: An apparatus (1), of the type used to achieve extra-body view of veins during medical-hospital procedures, more specifically, such apparatus is of the type constituted by a portable body (2), with base (3) and cover (4) duly fitted and affixed (5), conforming the internal space to hold an electronic circuit board(P) fed by electricity (cable) or battery (B), whilst one of its extremities provides at least two light rods (6), each of which is equipped with groups of three or more Leds (7) driven by a on/off switch (8), placed in one of the faces of the body (2); both the base (3) and the cover (4) provide, in one of the co-flat extremities between both, receptacles (3a) and (4a) which constitute cylindrical berths (B), provided with holders (10) for axial laying of each of the terminals (11) of each corresponding light rod (6), which are able to rotate up to 90 degrees, axial and angularly (?), in each of the berths (BE); the improvements introduced in the translumina apparatus (1) were especially developed fo

Abstract: A handle has a grip part rotatably journaled between two end positions and is provided with a sensor which detects one of the end positions.

Abstract: An oral cancer screening device 10 used for the detection of pre-cancerous and cancerous tissue has a power supply 100, an illumination source 200, a selector switch 300 that enables the activation of a specific wavelength of light from the illumination source 200, an electrical system 400 in communication with the selector switch 300 and the illumination source 200, a heat sink 500 in thermal communication with the illumination source, a filter or cover 600 to protect the illumination source, and a transparent sheath 700 for providing a sanitary shield for the device when it is brought into contact or close proximity with the patient oral cavity. The sheath may optionally have an angled mirror incorporated at a distal end of the sheath to provide the operator with a reflected image of the illuminated tissue 900. The operator will optionally utilize head mounted lenses 800 to assist the operator's visualization of the light from the illuminated oral cavity.

Abstract: A surgical light apparatus for illuminating a surgical site. The light apparatus may include a light housing, fiber optical cable, a sheath, and a cable connector. The fiber optical cable may be comprised of a bundle of fiber optical cables that have distal and proximate ends. The proximate end may be operably connected to the cable connector, and oriented to receive light emitted from a light source. The distal end of the fiber optical cable may be operably connected to the light housing. The light housing may include a main body and a cover, which either individually, or in combination with each other, provides an outlet at which the distal ends of the fiber optical cables may be dispersed. The light housing may include, or be operably connected to, an attachment mechanism that may attach the surgical light apparatus to a surgical instrument, for example a retractor blade.

Abstract: An interventional aid for medical interventions, including a tube body with a tube jacket which permits intubation and which, while leaving a lumen to permit ventilation, includes a functional aid for performing an interventional function. The functional aid includes an orientation mechanism orienting the tube body during the medical intervention.

Abstract: A surgical lamp that includes a lamp body having a central axis, and a suspension system for connecting the lamp body with a carrying system. The suspension system can include a first pivot joint around a first pivot axis that is perpendicular to the central axis, and the first pivot joint can be located in the central region of the lamp body.

Abstract: A surgical lamp includes a lamp body with illuminants. Axes of bundled light beams emitted by the illuminants intersect a central axis at different positions along the central axis.

Abstract: A surgical lamp includes a lamp body with illuminants emitting bundled light beams with axes intersect a central axis of the lamp body, and illuminants emitting bundled light beams with axes that do not intersect the central axis. The shape of the light field and the distribution of the light intensity can be modified by driving different illuminants.

Abstract: A medical surgical device for coloproctological pathologies comprises a tubular body (2), provided with a first end (5), which can be inserted into the anal cavity, and a second end (6), opposite the first end (5) and connected to a handle (7) for maneuvering the tubular body (2) inside the anal cavity. A light source (8) for illuminating the inside of the tubular body (2) can be removably connected to the tubular body (2). Downstream of the light source (8) is located an entraining body (10) for entraining a portion of the light emitted by the light source (8) toward the inserting end (5). The entraining body (10) comprises a thickening (11) on the internal wall (3).

Abstract: A cart or man-portable system and method for performing endoscopic procedures is provided. A portable display device, such as a laptop computer, is coupled to a handle comprising a miniature camera and fiber optic illumination subsystem. A sterile disposable portion is fitted over the illumination subsystem and inserted into a target area on a patient. Images of the target area are conveyed from the camera to the display device while an endoscopic procedure is performed, thus facilitating real-time diagnosis during the procedure.

Abstract: Devices and methods for visually confirming the positioning of a distal end portion of an illuminating device placed within a patient include inserting a distal end portion of an illuminating device internally into a patient, emitting light from the distal end portion of the illuminating device, observing transillumination resulting from the light emitted from the distal end portion of the illuminating device that occurs on an external surface of the patient, and correlating the location of the observed transillumination on the external surface of the patient with an internal location of the patient that underlies the location of observed transillumination, to confirm positioning of the distal end portion of the illuminating device.

Abstract: Disclosed is a minimal incision surgical light source module with a light-emitting diode (LED), comprising a first LED, a first lens set, a reflector set, a second lens set and a fiber-optic connector. The first lens set, the reflector set, the second lens set and the fiber-optic connector are sequentially arranged along a light-emitting path of the first LED in a light-coupling configuration, so that light rays emitted from the first LED are coupled into an optical fiber by the fiber-optical connector. By implementing the minimal incision surgical light source module, the light rays emitted from the first LED are concentrated and condensed into a light beam after passing through the first lens set, the reflector set and the second lens set, thereby reducing a circumference of the concentrated light beam.

Abstract: A surgical illumination device for illuminating a surgical field to provide enhanced visual perception of a tissue during a medical procedure. The surgical illumination device includes a surgical light and a tunable light controller. The surgical light includes a first light source providing a first wavelength of light, a second light source providing a second wavelength of light, and a combiner receiving and combining the first and second wavelengths of light. The tunable light controller includes a database and a tuning device. The database is organized by medical procedure and stores an identification of the medical procedure and at least one pre-programmed color setting for each medical procedure. The preprogrammed color setting is adapted to facilitate a first assigned illumination. The tuning device communicates with the database.

Abstract: A biopsy device includes a probe portion and a holster portion that may be coupled together. The probe portion includes a rotatable tissue sample holder that is configured to hold tissue samples. One or more portions of the tissue sample holder may be formed of a transparent or translucent material, e.g., a translucent manifold and shaft, transparent or translucent tissue sample trays, and a transparent cup that is external to the manifold and trays. The holster portion may include one or more sources of light, such as light emitting diodes (LEDs). The LEDs may be configured to illuminate at least a portion of the tissue sample holder, such as to facilitate viewing of tissue samples in the tissue sample holder. For instance, one LED may be aligned with the shaft of the tissue sample holder, while two additional LEDs may be positioned on both sides of the shaft.

Abstract: A tissue illumination system and a method for harvesting a section of a blood vessel from a patient's body for further use. The tissue illumination system includes a light catheter inserted into a lumen of the blood vessel section to illuminate the vessel section and vessel side branches with an intensity which is visible to the physician from an exterior of the vessel section.

Abstract: An LED for use with a medical diagnostic instrument having an adapter disposed between an instrument head and a hand-grippable handle, the LED being removably attachable in relation to the adapter in order to permit selective replacement of the LED, as needed. The LED is situated in order to provide mechanical and electrical interface with at least one of the adapter and the instrument, thereby enabling the adapter and the LED to convert the illumination source of the instrument selectively between an incandescent light source and the LED. The adapter matches a polarity between the LED and a power supply that is specifically intended for powering an incandescent light source.

Abstract: An improved medical illuminator (103) with memory chip (241). The memory element retains information useful in the operation of the illuminator, such as probe identification, probe serial number, use history, calibration details, or other information. Further, the illuminator with information chip can be incorporated into a medical probe or device, such as a pulse oximeter system or probe, as well as to be used in surgical devices or other equipment that require illumination. A method of use is also provided.

Abstract: A transilluminator device for use with neonatal patients, which includes a power housing for providing power to the unit; a flexible cord, extending from the housing, and terminating in a small container for housing LED's; a plurality of red and white LED's containing the smaller housing, which are illuminated when power is provided to the LED's; the small housing positionable in the hands of a person, so that when a neonatal patient is placed in the person's hand the LED's will illuminate that portion of the neonatal person such as the arm, leg or other part of the anatomy in order to determine whether or not the physical conditions are normal or abnormal and to locate suitable veins for blood draws and IV therapy in an infant.

Abstract: The invention comprises an inclusion of an electrically powered portable music generator adapted to be electrically connected to the auxiliary package for the headlamp, and a plurality of speakers associated with the auxiliary package so that the headlamp may have music emitting from the auxiliary package, and control of the music that is emitted by adjusting a separate electrically powered musical generator.

Abstract: A surgical light system (10) includes a lighthead (44) coupled to a suspension arm (41?) adapted for mounting to a surface (14) of a surgical room. A bulb (130) is disposed in the lighthead. A processor (120) in the lighthead is operatively coupled with the bulb for controlling an intensity of light of the bulb and is adapted to generate a lighthead status signal representative of a first status of the lighthead. A control apparatus (32, 34) is in operative communication with the processor (120) in the lighthead. The control apparatus receives the lighthead status signal and selects a set of control algorithms from among a group of algorithms based on the lighthead status signal for controlling the lighthead.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system for the combined shadow-free illumination of a pre-definable area and for referencing three-dimensional spatial co-ordinates, and to an active or passive referencing system, each in particular for referencing surgical or medical instruments. The system is characterized in that at least two cameras and the light source (operation lamp) are held together such that the optical signals detected by the cameras, for referencing three-dimensional spatial co-ordinates in the area illuminated by the light source, can be evaluated. Since the field of view of the light source, in its conventional use, is not obscured or only negligibly obscured, this field of view can simultaneously be used for optical navigation by the cameras held together with the light source. In accordance with the invention, the cameras are automatically aligned optimally for optical navigation. The cameras can be rigidly or flexibly connected to the light source.

Abstract: A dental curing light including an elongate wand having a proximal end and a distal end, a plurality of LEDs disposed at or near a distal end of the elongate wand and a printed circuit board for mounting the plurality of LEDs. The LEDs include a main through mount LED and a plurality of surface mount LEDs positioned around the main through mount LED. The main LED is through mounted relative to the printed circuit board such that the power connections of the main through mount LED are made through a hole or holes in the printed circuit board. The power connections of the main through mount LED are made on an opposite surface of the printed circuit board relative to the “top” surface to which the surface mount LEDs are mounted.

Abstract: An improved instrument for viewing subcutaneous venous structure, known as a VENOSCOPE, which includes a clamshell housing, having a first fixed arm extending therefrom, and a second movable arm captured by upper and lower portions of the housing; a first high intensity plurality of white and red LEDs positioned at the end of the first arm, and a second high intensity plurality of high intensity red and white LED positioned at the end of the second arm, and a battery positioned within the housing for selectively provided electrical energy to the red and white LEDs, so that a more defined and intensely illuminated field of visualization between structures below the skin and the surrounding subcutaneous tissue is defined. Additional embodiments include a tube or handle connected to a head having multiple arms or a single arm with multiple LEDs.

Abstract: A handle assembly with built-in video camera controlling a lamp lifting device for a surgical lamp by rotating some angles for adjusting the light's illumination zone, when focused on a planar surface. The handle assembly has a stationary disk which separates the video camera from a rotation device for the handle, so that the rotation of the handle for adjusting an illumination zone will not affect video camera picture shooting angle. The handle further has a gear set and belt located inside for transmitting the rotation of the handle to the lamp bracket lifting device for adjusting the light's illumination zone without moving the video camera shooting angle. In order to prevent the rotation of the handle from affecting the adjustment of the picture angle of the video camera, the stationary disk has a rotary inner ring for mounting the video camera and a stationary outer ring for engaging with the rotation device of the handle.

Abstract: The subject invention pertains to materials and methods for the visualization of the lens and the anterior lens capsule of the eye. In particular, the subject invention pertains to visualization of the lens and anterior lens capsule during cataract operations, with or without lens replacement procedures. The subject invention involves directing light or introducing a means for emitting light, particularly laser light, into the eye.

Abstract: Systems and methods for observing and recording retinal irregularities are disclosed. A method according to the invention includes illuminating a viewing area with a steady light, illuminating the viewing area with a flash pattern, and enabling a user to observe, by looking at the illuminated viewing area, a visual representation of the existence of a retinal irregularity. The viewing area is illuminated with the steady light and flash pattern such that the user can identify in the viewing area a visual abnormality that is indicative of the retinal irregularity. The user can provide a description of the visual representation, which can be forwarded to a caregiver for analysis.

Abstract: A surgical video system 10 captures an image of a surgical procedure and displays the image on a video monitor 24 remote from the surgical procedure. The system includes at least one surgical lighthead 12, a video monitor 24, and a digital video camera 22 integrated into the surgical lighthead. The digital video camera forms part of a modular digital video camera unit 20 that is conveniently removable from the surgical lighthead so that camera units having different functionalities and capabilities can be selectively substituted as needed. A control unit 26 is operatively connected to the video camera and generates command signals that are executed by the modular camera unit to rotate the image of the surgical procedure displayed on the video monitor by at least 360° and to effect image zoom operations. The control unit is responsive to input signals from multiple sources including a hand-held IR/RF remote transmitter module 38, a wall mounted keypad 30, and a footswitch 40.

Abstract: A hand-held surgical light assembly is provided with a light source, and a handpiece which is adapted to be grasped and manipulated by a user. The handpiece has a light guide with a proximal end optically connected to the light source, and a distal end which projects outwardly from said handpiece so as to direct light guided thereby onto a field of view determined by manipulation of the handpiece by the user. The handpiece includes a switch assembly which is operatively coupled to the light source to allow user selection between at least two different light intensities (e.g., essentially on/off) discharged by said light guide onto the field of view. In preferred forms, the switch assembly includes an electrically conductive inner base member and an electrically conductive outer tubular elastomeric member concentrically positioned in surrounding, but spaced relationship, with the inner base member.

Abstract: A small, lightweight, self contained light having a single cell rechargeable 3 volt battery and also having a support bracket with a device for attachment to the common metal speculum more often referred to as the Graves Metal Speculum. The light having a light tube being connected to the upper housing of the light body. This arrangement allows the light tube to swivel and tilt, permitting the light emitted from the end of the light tube to be precisely focused to the examination areas medial and lateral to the relative position of the opposing blades of the metal speculum.

Abstract: A method of identifying vasculature comprising the steps of introducing an indicator in a peripheral vessel, and advancing a portion of the indicator into an internal vessel to identify said vessel. A catheter for identifying vasculature is also disclosed. The catheter is adapted to be introduced into a peripheral vessel and a portion thereof advanced into an internal vessel. The catheter comprises a light delivery portion at a distal end thereof and an expandable member located proximal to the light delivery portion.

Abstract: A lighting device, particularly suited for medical examination purposes and suited to be attached to a medical examination device such as a vaginal speculum, includes a power source and a flexible, preferably malleable arm extending from the power source with a nondirectional light source at its end. The arm has a small diameter allowing it to be used with medical instruments without blocking the viewing area provided by such instruments and allowing it to be inserted through tubes commonly used in medical, dental, or veterinary procedures. For medical, dental, or veterinary use, the outside temperature of the light source is controlled to keep such temperature below a temperature that would damage living tissue.

Abstract: A system is provided for photographing an open surgical procedure, comprising a high resolution endoscopic video camera, a surgical lamp having a handle covered by a sterile, compressible sheath and being positioned in spaced relation to the open surgical site, and a clamp for securing the video camera to the handle. A preferred clamp for securing the video camera to the handle is also provided.

Abstract: A illuminated surgical instrument (11) includes an optical fiber (21) with a proximal end and a distal end, a connector (15) disposed at the proximal end of the optical fiber, and a handpiece (13) disposed generally at the distal end of the optical fiber. The handpiece has a handpiece body and a needle (25) extending distally from the handpiece body, the optical fiber (21) extending generally through the handpiece and extending slightly past the distal end of the needle (25). The handpiece (13) is suitable for one-handed operation by a human user, and the needle (25) is of a size suitable for insertion into a human eye. The instrument (11) includes structures at the distal end of the optical fiber (21) for dispersing light passing from an illumination source through the cable to broaden the area on which light impinges, and a shield (47) disposed proximally of a portion of the dispersing structure to prevent light from impinging upon a predetermined area.

Abstract: A illuminated surgical instrument (11) includes an optical fiber (21) with a proximal end and a distal end, a connector (15) disposed at the proximal end of the optical fiber, and a handpiece (13) disposed generally at the distal end of the optical fiber. The handpiece has a handpiece body and a needle (25) extending distally from the handpiece body, the optical fiber (21) extending generally through the handpiece and extending slightly past the distal end of the needle (25). The handpiece (13) is suitable for one-handed operation by a human user, and the needle (25) is of a size suitable for insertion into a human eye. The instrument (11) includes structures at the distal end of the optical fiber (21) for dispersing light passing from an illumination source through the cable to broaden the area on which light impinges, and a shield (47) disposed proximally of a portion of the dispersing structure to prevent light from impinging upon a predetermined area.

Abstract: In accord with one aspect of the invention, an apparatus for illuminating and magnifying an object in a sterile field for observation is provided. A holder is mounted at one end of a base assembly. A magnifying lens is mounted to the holder and defines a field of vision. A light is attached to the holder by an attaching means in a predetermined spatial relationship with the lens such that the light directs a beam of light into the field. A method is provided for illuminating and magnifying an object in a sterile field without contaminating the sterile field. The base assembly and the holder are sterilized. The base assembly is positioned in the sterile field. A sterile pack containing the light in a sterilized condition is opened and the light is moved into the sterile field. The light is inserted into the opening of the holder. The light is actuated and provides a light beam. The magnifying lens is removed from a sterile pack and moved into the sterile field.

Abstract: A ureteral catheter device composed of a catheter made of light transmitting material, the catheter having a distal end and a proximal end, and being formed to have a drainage lumen that extends between, and is open at the distal and proximal ends, and a second lumen that extends substantially parallel to the drainage lumen; and a single fiber optic filament housed in the second lumen, the fiber optic filament being provided to conduct light in a manner to illuminate the catheter.

Abstract: A illuminated surgical instrument (11) includes an optical fiber (21) with a proximal end and a distal end, a connector (15) disposed at the proximal end of the optical fiber, and a handpiece (13) disposed generally at the distal end of the optical fiber. The handpiece has a handpiece body and a needle (25) extending distally from the handpiece body, the optical fiber (21) extending generally through the handpiece and extending slightly past the distal end of the needle (25). The handpiece (13) is suitable for one-handed operation by a human user, and the needle (25) is of a size suitable for insertion into a human eye. The instrument (11) includes structures at the distal end of the optical fiber (21) for dispersing light passing from an illumination source through the cable to broaden the area on which light impinges, and a shield (47) disposed proximally of a portion of the dispersing structure to prevent light from impinging upon a predetermined area.

Abstract: A surgical camera assembly and method for visually producing an operative field with enhanced focal illumination is disclosed as including a retaining assembly operably disposed in connection with a light source. Preferably, the retaining assembly provides a sterile surface for orienting the light source in relation to the operative field and includes a means for retaining a first end of camera lens. Removably disposed in operable engagement with the retaining assembly, the camera lens comprises an elongated body and a variable focus and zoom capability for producing visual images of the operative field. The elongated body of the camera lens is removably introduced within a channel formed in the body of a housing assembly. In preferred relationship, the housing assembly provides a sterile surface for manually adjusting the variable focus and zoom capability of the camera lens for purposes of enhancing the visual images of the operative field produced by the lens.

Abstract: A lamp assembly includes a condensing lens group disposed at one end for collecting and collimating a light from a light source, an exit lens group at the other end of the assembly, including at least one objective lens element for projecting an illuminated light spot at a predetermined distance, and an iris disposed between the condenser lens group and the exit lens group having a variable opening for varying the size of the illuminated light spot between a minimum and a maximum spot diameter at the predetermined distance. The invention allows the illuminated light spot to be focused for at least two separate iris positions at the predetermined distance by allowing relative movement between the objective lens element and the iris to provide enhanced edge definition and illumination uniformity.

Abstract: A light-conducting bougie consisting of an elongate flexible member operable for conducting light from the proximal end of the bougie to the distal portion thereof. The light-conducting bougie is made from a substantially homogenous, optically transparent polymer being flexible and operable for the transmission of light. The bougie is particularly useful for transilluminating tissue within a body. In operation, the distal end of the bougie is inserted into a hollow tissue such as the esophagus by passage through the mouth. Illuminating light from a light source enters the proximal end of the bougie and is conducted to the distal portion thereof to exit the bougie and transilluminate the surrounding wall of the organ or structure. The present invention provides an improved bougie wherein the intensity of the portion of light directed radially outward from the distal end portion of the bougie is increased without the addition of material scattering centers to the polymeric body.

Abstract: A portable hand-held transluminating wand is disclosed which includes a hand grip portion containing the power source and an illumination source at a narrow terminating end. The illumination source is enclosed by a slide-on transparent cover which is shaped to permit insertion into a patient's mouth and placement against the roof of the mouth without discomfort. The translucent cover is tinted red to selectively provide light of a desired bandwidth beneficial to translumination of human tissue. The cover is clear in the region to be placed in contact with the roof of the mouth so that the light emitted in this region is not diffused but remains directed toward the roof of the mouth to facilitate translumination and frosted elsewhere to inhibit light leakage from the patient's mouth when closed about the device. The wand is constructed with a multi-position switch which permits the illumination source to be turned off and on through levels of illumination.

Abstract: A surgical illumination probe includes an optical fiber with a proximal end and a distal end, a connector disposed at the proximal end of the optical fiber (the connector being adapted for connection to a source of illumination and for holding the proximal end of the optical fiber in position to accept light from the illumination source), and a handpiece disposed generally at the distal end of the optical fiber. The handpiece has a handpiece body and a needle extending distally from the handpiece body, with the optical fiber extending generally through the handpiece and extending slightly past the distal end of the needle. The handpiece is of a size suitable for one-handed operation by a human user, and the needle is of a size suitable for insertion into a human eye.

Abstract: A thin flexible probe that combines illumination and aspiration includes a rigid, two-section housing for accommodating a flexible fiber optic cable and a flexible aspiration conduit. The fiber optic cable terminates at a distal end in an angle of less than 90 degrees relative to its longitudinal dimension so as to emit light in a radial direction through a transparent cover, which forms part of the first section of the housing. The aspiration conduit is connected in fluid communication with an aspiration tip, which forms part of the second section of the housing. A flexible tubular body surrounds the fiber optic cable and aspiration conduit and is sealed to the housing.

Abstract: A handgrip for an electro-optical diagnostic-device set comprises a tubularly-shaped battery housing (10) for receiving variously-shaped energy sources (31, 33, 36, 38) therein to energize a lamp of an instrument head at a second end of the tubularly-shaped battery housing. There is a set of releasable end covers 40 for an opposite, first, end of the tubularly-shaped battery housing, with each of the end covers having a substantially identical cover attaching element (42) as that of the other end covers for mating with an opposite housing attaching element of the housing, but with each end cover being shaped differently from the other end covers, so as to accommodate an energy source different from energy sources accommodated by the other end covers.

Abstract: A self-examination otoscope for allowing a user to examine an eardrum and external canal of one of his own ears comprising an elongated bored housing having an eyepiece end positionable near a user's eye for viewing and a speculum end simultaneously positionable within the user's ear; a lamp mechanism coupled to the housing for transmitting light towards the user's ear when the speculum end of the housing is positioned therein; a power source mechanism for supplying electrical energy to the lamp mechanism; a light direction mechanism secured within the housing for directing light entering the speculum end towards the eyepiece end; and a lens mechanism secured within the housing for allowing light transmitted towards the eyepiece end to be focused for allowing the user a clear view of his ear.