Tips On Finding Quality Used Ophthalmic Equipment

By Lela Perkins


In order to run a successful optometry practice, there are many challenges that you have to overcome. One of them is dealing with the challenge of buying high quality instruments at affordable prices. Buying new ophthalmic instruments can be very expensive. Fortunately, the option of purchasing used ophthalmic equipment is viable.

Many eye care professionals have now realized that they can use second hand instruments in the same manner that they use new instruments to treat patients. Used devices are cost effective and you should not be afraid of buying them just because there is a stigma attached to buying second hand machines.

If the second hand instruments you want to buy are inspected by a technician, you can rest assured that they will function very well. Purchasing second hand instruments will help you save money that you can use for other things in your business such as office decoration, hiring staff and other things.

Office decor can boost the confidence that your clients have about you because it displays your level of professionalism and class. If you are able to hire more employees, you can expand the services you offer. Getting more cost effective instruments gives you the best chance to spread your business capital to cater for various aspects of your eye care practice.

Basically, there are three options to choose from when purchasing second hand instruments. One of them is buying items that another practice has been using. The main disadvantage of this option is that the instruments do not come with a warranty. The second option is buying refurbished instruments and the third one is buying remanufactured instruments. This applies mostly to high end eye care devices, which are reconditioned and placed back into the market.

In order for devices to be remanufactured, they are dismantled, repaired and rebuilt to meet the original specifications of the manufacturer and then reassembled. The end result is a used machine that is as good as new but is sold at a price that is much lower than that of a new machine. The common devices that undergo the remanufacturing process are those which are more than two years old.

One the other hand, the refurbishing process is usually performed on machines that are less than 2 years old. Manufacturers or equipment dealers can refurbish devices. They clean them up and replace any components that may be broken. Unlike remanufactured devices, refurbished devices do not undergo rigorous teardown and rebuilding. They may therefore look a little bit older than remanufactured instruments.

After deciding which option to use, the next step you should take it to decide where you will make your purchase. There are many professionals who seek for ophthalmic instruments from retiring medical practitioners. These professionals can provide you with high quality second hand instruments for your practice.

Another option is to search for high quality used ophthalmic equipment from auction websites. As you buy instruments for your eye care practice, it is essential to ask for relevant documentation. It is also essential to ensure that the prices quoted for the instruments are worth it depending on the quality of a device.




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