Advantages and disadvantages ofOphthalmic equipment

 

Being able to buy used ophthalmic equipment is a great way to get the items your practice needs without having to spend a fortune. New equipment  price is from $1,000 to well over $11,000. If you have an unaffordable budget , then looking into reconditioned or refurbished ophthalmic equipment may be your next best option. However, as with most things in life, there are some merits and demerits to this that you will want to be aware of before spending any of your hard earned money.

 

The fact the used equipment price is much less than a new version is very enticing and a major advantage for prospective customers. This is actually true when it comes to big ticket items like refractors, projectors and slit lamps. Buying these items in brand new condition can cost anywhere from $1,200 to $11,000 or more. Even an experienced ophthalmic practitioner can feel the hit from such a huge purchase. This is where we  buying used equipment comes in handy. You can also find reconditioned refractors, projectors or slit lamps for half the price or less. Why pay $11,000 for a brand new product when you could pay $1,500 for a used one?


 

Though the price difference is a huge advantage, there is a little  bit of a disadvantage to shopping for and purchasing used items. The main disadvantage is the fact that you should be very careful about the condition of the items being sold. While there are those that will completely refurbish the item by replacing old and worn parts, unless you get a warranty or customer satisfaction guarantee, if the item ends up breaking down after buying  you'll be out of luck.

 

Remember, when making your decision to give the final price, quality of the work, and length of the warranty. All these things being equal, the best choice sometimes turns out to be manufacturer-refurbished equipment, they give the longest warranty, and a reasonable price. If you're willing to invest some time for research, used ophthalmic equipment can look, and function just like new.

 

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