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[DrZeke]

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Hey there,

Anyone selling a gently loved indirect ophthalmoscope or know where someone can get one for a reasonable price. The reps were quoting us $2000 and that's a little steep.

I know they make ****ty ones and some unheard of companies are out there. But I'm looking for a reputable brand. I've seen past threads on the topic, but they are from a few years ago.

If you are selling your personal one, please PM me.

 

[orbitsurgMD]

Keeler and Heine will cost you if new, especially the wireless LED models. Your best new deal will be a spectacle indirect, which if you are a med student or resident would be best. You aren't setting up a permanent eye lane and if you are accepted as a resident would be easiest to carry on call. Otherwise, look for a used Heine 150 or 180 off eBay and use a rechargeable mPack battery pack. Another option, new would be a Welch-Allyn or a Propper. Propper has the lowest prices I have seen for an LED unit, and they appear to be a clone of the Heine 180, optics-wise.

 

[DrZeke]

Keeler and Heine will cost you if new, especially the wireless LED models. Your best new deal will be a spectacle indirect, which if you are a med student or resident would be best. You aren't setting up a permanent eye lane and if you are accepted as a resident would be easiest to carry on call. Otherwise, look for a used Heine 150 or 180 off eBay and use a rechargeable mPack battery pack. Another option, new would be a Welch-Allyn or a Propper. Propper has the lowest prices I have seen for an LED unit, and they appear to be a clone of the Heine 180, optics-wise.

I caved and bought a heine omega 500 led

 

[orbitsurgMD]

I caved and bought a heine omega 500 led

Excellent choice. You will never replace a bulb (although amazingly, I have never had to on my old Heine 150 which went fine for years.) The Omega 500 is a fine piece of gear. Congratulations.

 

[DrZeke]

Excellent choice. You will never replace a bulb (although amazingly, I have never had to on my old Heine 150 which went fine for years.) The Omega 500 is a fine piece of gear. Congratulations.

Thanks! Despite my pocketbook's cries, I'm super excited 🙂