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A Guide To Buying Used Ophthalmic Equipment

By Lela Perkins


Running a successful eye care practice is a challenge. The landscape of ophthalmic equipment, technology and instrumentation is constantly changing. It may not be possible for you to invest in every new piece of ophthalmic device available in the market since this can be very expensive. A better option is to consider buying used ophthalmic equipment.

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.

Used devices as safe to use as long as you let a technician inspect them first and assure that they are in good working order. By choosing to buy second hand instruments, you can reduce the amount of money you need to spend on ophthalmic equipment. You can use the money you save to invest in other areas of your practice such as hiring employees and office decor. This is very beneficial particularly if you are establishing a practice.

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.

There are three options available when it comes to purchasing used ophthalmic instruments. The first option is purchasing them from an eye care practice that is upgrading its instruments and selling off the older ones. However, the instruments sold in this manner do not come with warranties. The second option is purchasing remanufactured devices and the third one is purchasing refurbished devices. These two options usually apply to expensive ophthalmic devices.

The process taken to remanufacture devices involves dismantling, repairing and then rebuilding them to make sure that they comply with the specifications of a manufacturer. After this, they are reassembled and then sold at prices that are a little bit lower than those of new instruments. The remanufacturing process is usually done to machines that have been in use for more than two years.

The refurbishing process is usually performed on devices that are not older than two years by either a manufacturer or equipment dealer. It involves the clean up of devices and the replacement of broken or missing components. Unlike remanufacturing, this process does not involve tearing down and rebuilding the devices. Therefore, refurbished instruments may appear to be older than the remanufactured ones.

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.

You can also search through a number of auctioneering websites to find out whether they stock high quality instruments. When buying these devices, it is wise to ask the seller to provide you with relevant documentation for them. You should also weigh the prices of the used ophthalmic equipment against their quality before making a purchasing decision.




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