How Fundus Imaging Works & How Equipment Leasing Save You Time & Money

The Advantages of Excedr’s Fundus Camera Leasing Program:

• Eliminates the upfront cost of purchasing equipment by spreading its cost over time
• Minimizes equipment downtime with included complete repair coverage and preventive maintenance
• Takes advantage of potentially 100% tax deductible* payments, providing you significant cash-savings
• Expedites the administrative work needed for instrument procurement and logistics
• Conserves working capital,  enabling you to reinvest in your core business and operations (staffing, inventory, marketing/sales, etc.)
• Accommodates all manufacturer and model preferences

*Please consult your tax advisor to determine the full tax implications of leasing equipment.

Retinal imaging and ophthalmic photography are essential parts of establishing a person’s overall ocular health and monitoring it for any changes.

A fundus camera, or retinal camera, is one such imaging device that can provide ophthalmologists and optometrists with the ability to diagnose and treat retinal disease by generating high-resolution images of the interior surface of the eye, including the retina, retinal vasculature, macula, posterior pole, and optic disc, which together make up the fundus.

Fundus photographs are captured by simultaneously illuminating and imaging the retina. 

This process provides eye care professionals with valuable insight into the health of their patients, and helps them identify and track retinal pathologies, such as diabetic retinopathy, retinal tear, macular edema, and macular degeneration, as well as other eye abnormalities or diseases, including glaucoma, optic atrophy, and cancer early enough that treatment can be provided before the disease or abnormality progresses further.

Many systems now offer wide-field and ultra wide-field retinal imaging capabilities, which, upon being introduced, have showed us that signs of disease are often on the far periphery of the retina. 

Historically, fundus photography is well known for its ability to generate detailed 2D or 3D images of the retina. Since its introduction, the camera has used the retina’s own reflective properties to accomplish imaging, relying on the pupil as both the entrance and exit of the device’s light waves to create an illuminated image. 

Depending on the equipment, this process can be either contact- or non-contact-based. Furthermore, pupil dilation is required when using more traditional, mydriatic equipment. 

In contrast, non-mydriatic fundus cameras offers a non-invasive and non-contact method for ophthalmologists. These devices do not require pupil dilation, and provide the patient with more comfort, as dilation can cause sensitivity in the eyes and blurred vision.

However, in both contact and non-contact systems, the patient’s fundus is illuminated by forming a ring of light on the patient’s cornea, around a central area reserved for observation known as the corneal window.

Additionally, different imaging modes can be performed using fundus cameras, including both color and monochromatic photography. Filters applied to the camera system can be used to perform fluorescein angiography, indocyanine green angiography, and fundus autofluorescence.

Fundus cameras and imaging systems are workhorses of the ophthalmology clinic. They operate using a variety of techniques and provide fundus photographs that can detect and monitor retinal pathologies and etiologies. 

In many cases, they can catch eye disease before it has significantly progressed, and enable eye care professionals to provide early treatment of the disease.

Acquiring new equipment can prove difficult, specifically when burdensome upfront costs are involved. However, It is critical for any practice to have the proper retinal imaging devices in order to operate efficiently and provide quality treatment through fundus and retinal photography. 

While the direct ophthalmoscope revolutionized eye care when it was first introduced, it is not nearly as effective a diagnostic tool as it once was considered to be, due in large to its inability to spot signs of retinal pathologies and other eye diseases. Fundus cameras have proven to be an excellent alternative to early screening of eye disease. However, they are also quite expensive.

If you’re looking for an alternative to buying a new or refurbished fundus camera system, we’re here to help. Excedr’s leasing program is a flexible and affordable alternative to purchasing ophthalmic equipment outright. 

Contact us today to learn more about how you can lease your next fundus camera. Additionally, if your practice needs anterior segment photography solutions, such as slit lamp or optical coherence tomography (OCT) leases, we can help with that as well. We’re able to source virtually any equipment type and can accommodate your brand preferences.

Operating Lease

This off-balance sheet financing structure provides three options at the end of the term. The lessee has the option to return the equipment to the lessor, renew at a discounted rate, or purchase the instrument for the fair market value. Monthly payments are also 100% tax deductible which yields additional monetary savings.

Sale-Leaseback

If you recently bought equipment, Excedr can offer you cash for your device and convert your purchase into a long-term rental. This is called a sale-leaseback. If you’ve paid for equipment within the last ninety days, we can help you recoup your investment and allow you to make low monthly payments. This also frees up money in your budget rather than tying it down to a fixed asset.