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. 2014 Apr 25;7:200. doi: 10.1186/1756-3305-7-200

Table 2.

Measurement of floaters and position of gauze on the floater, as tested in the floater optimization tests

Floater type Outer ø* in cm Inner ø* in cm Height in cm Position of gauze
Floater-I (small)
5,5
3,5
6,5
Outer ring of floater covered with gauze
Floater-II (medium)
10,0
3,5
5,0
Outer ring of floater covered with gauze
Floater-III (large)
16,0
3,5
5,0
Outer ring of floater covered with gauze
Floater-IV (ring)
16,0
12,0
5,0
Outer and inner ring of floater covered with gauze
Floater-V (pins) 16,0 14,0 1,5 Gauze on top of floater, stabilized with pins

*Ø = diameter.