Major Things to Know Prior To Purchasing Used Ophthalmic Instruments

There are a number of online dealers as well as distributors who provide new as well as used ophthalmic instruments at a very reasonable price rates. Some of the instruments are reconstructed and then are allowed to sale through many of the online stores. These include slit lamps, chairs, stands and many more which are being offered for sale or resale at a lower price rate. These instruments are in great demand due to their much affordable prices.

Usually new practitioners and doctors prefer to buy used or reconstructed instruments and devices from well known and reputed online dealers, which proves to be affordable. But before using already used ophthalmic instruments one should know some basic facts about that:

• No warranty:

Used instruments offered by local practitioners most probably do not include any kind of warranties. They may contain any sort of unseen worn out parts in these devices. Also, buying such kind of device or instruments may prove to be a risky affair. Thus it is advisable to buy already used instruments that are expensive as well as included in a proper case.

• Remanufactured equipment:

Another option is buying re-manufactured devices and instruments that are completely dismantled, repaired and reassembled as per the specifications of manufacturer. These devices may have limited period of warranty.

• Refurbished equipment:

Refurbished ophthalmic devices are cleaned up thoroughly and then the broken parts are fixed or replaced. These devices are not rebuilt again and as a result it appears to be little bit worn out or used.

• Manufacturer refurbished equipment:

Used instruments can also be purchased from different authentic manufacturers and dealers for obtaining higher warranty period for these kind of devices.

Thus, these are the main things to consider before buying used ophthalmic instruments.