Are used ophthalmic instruments as good as new?
The short answer is yes they are with a caveat. Used equipment can be every bit as good as new but you must have them looked over or if necessary repaired by an experienced ophthalmic technician. Just like anything else, people prefer to buy new ophthalmic instruments. If I gave you the choice between buying a new corvette or a used one I think I know what choice you would make but it all comes down to money. There was a time, when the economy was booming, when an eye care provider would just dispose of their old equipment and buy a new one to replace it. Things have changed a bit since. It was once commonplace for a company to have an equipment replacement plan, where every year a certain number of instruments were retired and new ones bought to ensure that a high quality standard was met. Now those plans are being canceled and the same companies are looking to repair their machines and try to get all they can out of their lifecycle.
Latham and Phillips SE was able to adapt to the situation very quickly and has gained a reputation as one of the premiere ophthalmic instrument repair companies in the south east United States. Their ophthalmic technicians have years of experience with even the most sensitive pieces of equipment and the precision of their repairs is unmatched. If you can get past the initial discomfort of buying used, you will find that their instruments are every bit as good as the new ones. In some ways they are even better. Think about it this way. When you buy a new ophthalmic instrument it is unused and untested in the field. So, if there are any manufacturing defects, you will be experiencing them first hand. If you buy used ophthalmic equipment then someone else has already found all the potential problems and an experienced technician has gone over it with a fine toothed come. So, the first time you use your ophthalmic instrument it is as comfortable and reliable as your favorite pair of jeans.
Latham and Phillips are based in Atlanta, Georgia but are constantly looking to expand. They have satisfied customers all across the southeast including Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, North and South Carolina as well as Florida. So when you are ready to get some high quality ophthalmic instruments but you do not want to have to take out another mortgage, call Latham and Phillips. You will be surprised by how well their products will fit into your eye care practice.