fakingpatience Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 My school is requiring us to purchase an otoscope/ ophthalmoscope. They recommend the Welch Allyn 3.5V diagnostic set, but I'm trying to find something hopefully cheaper. I am completely ignorant when it comes to otoscopes/ ophthalmoscopes, so have some basic (probably really stupid questions) I'm hoping people can help me out with! Can all otoscopes convert to ophthalmoscopes with a different head? The one the school recommends comes with macro view otoscope, panoptic and coaxial ophthalmoscope heads, and we are required to purchase an insufflator bulb. Should any otoscope/ ophthalmoscope be able to do the procedures needed with those heads, assuming I buy the right attachments? Are insuffalator bulbs brand specific/ need to be matched with the ophthalmoscope? Finally, any recommendations of specific ones to buy? Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UGoLong Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 Something cheap. You probably won't be using yours in practice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fakingpatience Posted June 27, 2015 Author Share Posted June 27, 2015 Something cheap. You probably won't be using yours in practice. Will any cheap one do, or do I have to make sure it can do certain functions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paproof Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Something cheap. You probably won't be using yours in practice. Unless you practice in a rural area. Or in a busy hospital where broken equipment gets overlooked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 They recommended welch allyn for us too. It is an overkill. Just get something cheap off amazon under $100 and save your money. If you REALLY need welch allyn after you get your first job, you can get it while actually making real money. Now is not the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fakingpatience Posted July 2, 2015 Author Share Posted July 2, 2015 They recommended welch allyn for us too. It is an overkill. Just get something cheap off amazon under $100 and save your money. If you REALLY need welch allyn after you get your first job, you can get it while actually making real money. Now is not the time. So just to clarify, the otoscope and ophthalmoscope are 2 completely separate tools, correct? Is there one in particular you'd recommend violetsnow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHU-CH Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 The ophthalmoscope and otoscope are generally two different heads that fit on a common handle which houses the battery pack. For a long time I used to buy cheap crap. You get what you pay for. Buy once, cry once. I bought Welch Allyn in school. The stuff is tough enough to drive nails and I use it at least monthly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d-wade Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 Was wondering if the macro view is required? Seems like whenever I put this feature in, the price pretty drastically bumps. I was looking at the Riester Ri-Mini, but the school says pocket sizes are NOT recommended. Can anyone help me out with a good cost effective solution? I'm a bit uneducated on the subject. Attached below is the recommendation they sent. http://imgur.com/PGFXBEx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren R Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 I only used mine when I was practicing in the classroom. Most places you go have that equipment or you won't be using it. I agree that you can get away with any cheap otoscope and opthalmascope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biomedbasket Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 HEINE is specialised in the development and production of ophthalmological diagnostic instruments. HEINE product portfolio stands for highest quality in order to provide the earliest and most precise diagnosis. You can Buy Ophthalmoscope Online from most reliable site biomedonlineshop.com or contact +91 9022711854 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loliz Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Buy used on Amazon or eBay. They hold their value pretty well so you should be able to sell it when you graduate for about the same amount in the same venue or to an incoming student. Most built in otoscope/ophthalmoscopes that you will see in clinic and hospitals are the Welch Allyn, so it doesn't hurt to get used to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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