| A typical 5-aperture diagnostic otoscope and ophthalmoscope set includes the otoscope head, ophthalmoscope head, a battery handle, various ear specula, a spare lamp, and a storage case -
Otoscope Head: Features fiber optics for cool, obstruction-free light transmission and usually a wide-angle swivel viewing lens with 2.5x or 3x magnification.
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Ophthalmoscope Head: Features 5 aperture selections (small spot, large spot, semicircle, fixed/macro, and red-free filter) and 19 or more viewing lenses ranging from -20 to +20 diopters for better resolution.
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Handle: Typically, an AA or C-cell battery handle with an integrated on/off power switch or a rheostat switch for adjustable light intensity. Rechargeable lithium-ion handles are also common in higher-end sets.
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Ear Specula: A tube of disposable specula (e.g., five each of 2.75mm and 4.25mm Welch Allyn type) and sometimes a set of reusable, autoclavable specula (e.g., 2.5mm, 3.5mm, and 4.5mm sizes) are included.
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Spare Lamp: Usually, one spare xenon or LED lamp is provided for each instrument head.
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Storage Case: A fitted hard or soft zippered case with a foam insert to protect and organize the instruments and accessories.
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Batteries: Often, the required AA or C-cell batteries are included to get started immediately
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