Proper Care and Cleaning of the Microscope

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Proper Care and Cleaning of the Microscope

Victoria Centonze Frohlich
Core Optical Imaging Facility, University of Texas Heath Science Center at San Antonio


			Abstract

Keeping the microscope optics clean is important for high-quality imaging. Dust, fingerprints, excess immersion oil, or mounting medium on or in a microscope causes reduction in contrast and resolution. DIC is especially sensitive to contamination and scratches on the lens surfaces. This protocol details the procedure for keeping the microscope clean.


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The complete text protocol for this experimental approach is available in Current Protocols in Cell Biology.


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Centonze Frohlich V (2008). Proper Care and Cleaning of the Microscope. JoVE. 18. http://www.jove.com/index/details.stp?id=842, doi: 10.3791/842


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08/24/2008 4:47:55 PM

cvarela responded with a statement of type: Neutral

Thank you so much. I find this explanation very helpful. I work with microscopes but I am nos specialist in them so I stand corrected of some mistakes I may have done in the past cleaning my microscopes. Thank you very much.

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09/25/2008 7:17:59 AM

Jace responded with a statement of type: Agree

Brilliant. Clear, concise and useful. If only everyone who used our microscope were made to watch this first.

Thank-you

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11/07/2009 12:15:08 AM

vallab responded with a statement of type: Neutral

hi can u tell me how many days once is it recommened to clean lens when in use

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05/26/2010 2:58:10 AM

Anonymous responded with a statement of type: Agree

I would bear her lesson in my mind. Thanks.

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Keywords

Basic Protocols, Issue 18, Current Protocols Wiley, Microscopy, Cleaning the Microscope

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Journal of Visualized Experiments (JoVE) is an online research journal employing visualization to increase reproducibility and transparency in biological sciences.

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