Lighting
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Proper lighting in veterinary clinics and hospitals is necessary.
This helps prevent mistakes and eye fatigue and reduces distractions during examinations and surgeries.
Providing clarity and precision during surgery is essential because animals can't verbally express pain or discomfort.
Types
Examination Room Lighting:
- General Ambient Lighting: The examination room should be illuminated with ceiling-mounted fluorescent or LED panels, providing 3000-5000 lux for tasks without causing discomfort to animals or staff.
- Task Lighting: Focused lighting is often needed for specific procedures like otoscopy (examining ears) or ophthalmoscopy (examining eyes). Adjustable exam lights or headlamps worn by the veterinarian can provide this.
Surgical Suite Lighting:
- Surgical Lights: Thes...