How Using Outdated Ophthalmic Equipment Can Hurt Your Practice

They don’t make things as they used to is a common refrain heard these days. Breakdowns can cost your business time and money, whether it’s an appliance, a cell phone, or an X-ray machine. It’s the same thing with ophthalmic equipment. If you are using equipment that is constantly breaking down or is so old that your staff has to perform a Google search to find operational instructions, it may be time to search for better equipment. 

Here, we’ll look at why using outdated ophthalmic equipment can hurt your practice by not giving patients the most accurate diagnosis, which, in turn, could send them to other practices resulting in fewer clients for your office.

Why do I need to update my ophthalmic equipment?

Technological advances are constant, and if your organization doesn’t keep up, it could be costing you time and money. But before your company decides to purchase the newest piece of technology on the market, you’ll want to be sure that it’s something your patients will benefit from using and not something which will end up sitting in a corner unused.

Here are a few options to consider when thinking about buying new ophthalmic equipment:

• Does this piece of equipment fulfill a single purpose, or can it be combined with another I currently have?
• Will this piece of equipment become obsolete before it is paid off?
• Will this piece of ophthalmic equipment integrate with my current equipment, and does it fit into my existing space?

Asking these questions before purchasing new ophthalmic equipment benefits your clients and your company’s bottom line.

How can outdated ophthalmic equipment hurt my practice?

Although administering a wrong diagnosis or breaking down while in use are events no one wants to see happen with their ophthalmic equipment, they can and do happen. Therefore, regular maintenance of your office’s ophthalmic equipment is critical to the success of your office and having high-quality professionals that you can call on to make needed repairs promptly is just as important. 

Patients expect more from their eye-care providers than simply staring at the ‘big E’ on an eye chart and walking out with a new pair of glasses. Indeed, ophthalmologists are often the first line of defense against diseases because they can see minute changes in blood vessels brought on by undiagnosed ailments like diabetes and high blood pressure. 

If your equipment doesn’t have the latest technology, these conditions can often go unnoticed, causing harm further down the road.

Ready to Repair or Update Your Ophthalmic Equipment?

If you’re looking for a reliable and affordable ophthalmic instruments repair service, give Capital Ophthalmic Instruments a call. We’ve been in business for over 40 years and have a strong reputation in the eye-care industry. 

Our service technicians are specially trained in ophthalmic instrument repairs and will help your practice stay current with the latest developments in treating eye conditions. So, don’t get stuck with outdated or broken-down ophthalmic equipment. Call us anytime at 770-231-5418, and let our experience go to work for you.