1. Describe how optical fibre may be used in medical applications.
Optical fibres are used in a tool called the endoscope. The endoscope contains many thin strands of optical fibres which are then placed inside the patient’s mouth and down to wherever the doctors need to locate and operate. Inside the optical fibres are miniature cameras which show up on a screen the endoscope is linked to. The optical fibres also illuminates the area in close proximity of the fibre , therefore making it much easier to know where to operate.
2. Identify the traditional medical techniques that optical fibres might replace.
Optical fibres can replace the traditional method of putting anaesthetics then cutting open the body or guessing where the infected area might be.
3. Evaluate the benefits of fibre optic technology to medicine.
Optical fibres will make the doctors work for operating the patient more faster and with more accuracy. The patient will feel less painful and not having a mark left somewhere in their body.
