Electromagnet for Eye Surgery
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Electromagnets can be used to remove ferrous bodies that have entered the eye. The electromagnet currently being used by the University of Wisconsin Hospital is over 50 years old. There are concerns over the safety and usability of this device. The aim of this project is to design and build a new extra-ocular electromagnet that utilizes modern advances in electronics to improve upon the safety and functionality of the previous device. Key areas of needed improvement include weight and size of the electromagnet, safety of the power supply, maintenance and cleaning, and gradation of the magnetic field.
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Team Members
- Michael Nonte - Team Leader
- James Madsen - Communicator
- Joel Schmocker - BSAC
- Daniel Tighe - BWIG
Advisor and Client
- Dr. Dennis Bahr - Advisor
- Thomas Stevens - Client