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EQUIPMENT GUIDE

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#1 Surgilens Portable

The current best portable microscope for surgeries, especially for cataract MSICS procedures, is the system from EyeMobile. This robust and well-made system was created by former missionary eye surgeons who turned their expertise into innovation, developing a complete portable surgical microscope system.

 

While this system is our top recommendation, it is often prohibitively expensive for many missionaries. There are alternative scopes available that, while lacking the same functionality, can be obtained at a fraction of the cost. We hope that in the future, prices may decrease, making this system more accessible to long-term missionaries serving overseas.

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#2 OPMI / Leica Wild

Most surgical microscopes donated or purchased from hospitals are quite large and require shipping containers for transport. If your mission hospital has a shipping container and can receive a donated surgical microscope, it can be a great option. However, these microscopes are challenging to service and maintain. While we have many partners and connections that can service them, remote repairs are difficult. We advise a complete inspection before deployment, as repairing a full-size surgical microscope in the field is likely to be very challenging.

 

We seldom send these large microscopes, even if donated for free. Instead, we prefer to exchange them for our portable microscopes.

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#3 Loupes

When in doubt, surgical loupes are an excellent alternative for most surgical applications. There are various brands, and most traveling mission surgeons have already been fitted and have tried brands they prefer, so we won't delve into the specifics. However, even inexpensive dental student surgical loupes, costing around $80, can be surprisingly effective for a wide range of surgical tasks.

 

By choosing the right equipment and ensuring proper maintenance, we aim to provide reliable and efficient surgical tools for mission hospitals, balancing cost and functionality for optimal outcomes.

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