Guide to Keeler Otoscopes and Ophthalmoscopes

Published: 5th September 2023

When it comes to the delicate realm of patient care and diagnosis, the choice of instruments can make all the difference. Keeler, a trusted name in the field, has designed a range of ophthalmoscopes and otoscopes designed for versatility and patient comfort.
Keeler offers a diverse range of otoscopes to suit your specific needs, from the portable and versatile Jazz pocket otoscope to the top-of-the-line Fibre Optic Otoscope, all designed to provide you with the best possible view for accurate diagnosis.


In this blog post, we will be taking a look at the available instruments and breaking down each of the different types to help you make the best choice for your needs.

Battery types

Keeler otoscopes and ophthalmoscopes come with two options for battery type:

  • The 2.8V model handles use a standard AA battery and are non-rechargeable
Standard Otoscope
  • Closed head design particularly suited to pneumatic testing
  • 2.5x magnifying lens removable to allow the introduction of small instruments
  • Disposable specula supplied
  • 191 x 30 x 40mm (HxWxD)
  • Weight 167g

Standard Ophthalmoscope
  • The positive maywheel lens control allows you to click through lens powers from +40D to -25D allowing detailed examination of the ocular structures and ease of use for spectacle wearers
  • Two diagnostic beams – a wide angle beam for general examination and a macular beam for more detailed examination of the central retina A red free filter for enhanced vessel examination can be used with both diagnostic beams, particularly useful for diabetic assessment and monitoring
  • The integral soft brow rest allows for easy positioning and pro
  • 212 x 43 x 28mm (HxWxD)
  • Weight 260g
Product codeManufacturer codeItem nameOtoscopeOphthalmoscopeBattery
     
HOP2671518-P-1001Slimline Standard Otoscope          ✔2.8V
HOP2871518-P-1002Slimline Standard Otoscope          ✔3.6V
      
HOP2731126-P-1005Standard Ophthalmoscope with Case                  ✔2.8V
HOP9541126-P-1006Standard Ophthalmoscope with Case                  ✔3.6V
HOP268.11126-P-1011Standard LED Ophthalmoscope with Case                  ✔2.8V
HOP268.21126-P-1012Standard LED Ophthalmoscope with Case                  ✔3.6V
      
HOP4581729-P-1018Slimline Standard Diagnostic Set          ✔                  ✔2.8V
HOP2691729-P-1022Slimline Standard Diagnostic Set          ✔                  ✔3.6V
HOP458.11729-P-1048Standard LED Diagnostic Set          ✔                  ✔2.8V
HOP269.11729-P-1049Standard LED Diagnostic Set          ✔                  ✔3.6V
Practitioner Otoscope
  • Unobstructed open style head for easy introduction of small instruments for wax or foreign body removal
  • Large slide aside 2.5x lens for clear view of aural structures and procedures under magnification
  • Facility to undertake pneumatic testing for tympanic mobility
  • Disposable specula supplied
  • 191 x 30 x 50mm (HxWxD)
  • Weight 172g

Practitioner Ophthalmoscope
  • The positive maywheel lens control allows you to select a range of lens powers from +40D to -25D for detailed examination of the ocular structures and ease of use for spectacle wearers
  • Includes 6 beams for a full diagnostic capability and a blue filter, particularly useful for assessing corneal scratches in children
  • A red free filter for enhanced vessel examination can be used with both diagnostic beams, ideal for diabetic assessment and monitoring
  • Soft integral brow rest for spectacle wearers
  • 212 x 43 x 28mm (HxWxD)
  • Weight 260g

Product codeManufacturer codeItem nameContains OtoscopeContains OphthalmoscopeBattery type
     
HOP2701519-P-1001Slimline Practitioner Otoscope          ✔2.8V
HOP2711519-P-1002Practitioner Otoscope with Case          ✔3.6V
      
HOP2821127-P-1005Practitioner Ophthalmoscope with Case                  ✔2.8V
HOP2851127-P-1006Practitioner Ophthalmoscope with Case                  ✔3.6V
HOP282.11127-P-1008Practitioner LED Ophthalmoscope with Case                  ✔2.8V
HOP285.11127-P-1009Practitioner LED Ophthalmoscope with Case                    ✔3.6V
HOP2721729-P-1019Slimline Practitioner Diagnostic Set          ✔                  ✔2.8V
HOP2901729-P-1023Slimline Practitioner Diagnostic Set          ✔                  ✔3.6V
HOP272.11729-P-1050Practitioner LED Diagnostic Set          ✔                  ✔2.8V
HOP290.11729-P-1051Practitioner LED Diagnostic Set          ✔                  ✔3.6V
Jazz Otoscope
  • Fibre Optic Otoscope
  • Brilliant LED illumination gives the best possible
    view and longer battery life for a greener product
  • 3 x magnifying lens
  • Supplied with three interchangeable colour rings
  • 118 x 30 x 52mm (HxWxD)
  • Weight 90g

Jazz Ophthalmoscope
  • Brilliant LED illumination
  • +/- 20D range of powers
  • Renowned high performance Keeler optics with aspherical lens
  • 178 x 28 x 28mm (HxWxD)
  • Weight 90g
Product codeManufacturer codeItem nameContains OtoscopeContains OphthalmoscopeBattery type
     
HOP6801514-P-1160Jazz LED Pocket Otoscope          ✔2.8V
HOP6811102-P-1105 Jazz LED Pocket Ophthalmoscope                  ✔2.8V
HOP6821702-P-1096Jazz LED Pocket Diagnostic Set          ✔                  ✔2.8V
Fibre Optic Otoscope
  • Genuine Halogen illumination transmitted via optic fibres for homogeneous illumination leading to clear and accurate diagnosis for aural images
  • Large head design for unobstructed view
  • Closed head system ideally suited to pneumatic testing for tympanic mobility
  • Large slide aside 2.5x magnifying lens for clear view and aural structures and wax and foreign body removal procedures under magnification
  • Disposable specula supplied
  • 191 x 36 x 60mm (HxWxD)
  • Weight 174g
Product codeManufacturer codeItem nameContains OtoscopeContains OphthalmoscopeBattery type
     
HOP2601514-P-1136Slimline Fibre Optic Otoscope with Case          ✔2.8V
HOP2841514-P-1144Slimline Fibre Optic Otoscope with Case          ✔3.6V
      
HOP2521729-P-1020Slimline Practitioner/Fibre Optic Diagnostic Set          ✔                  ✔ (Practitioner)2.8V
HOP2811729-P-1024Slimline Practitioner/Fibre Optic Diagnostic Set          ✔                  ✔ (Practitioner)3.6V
HOP7011729-P-1041Standard/Fibre-Optic Diagnostic Set          ✔                  ✔ (Standard)2.8V
HOP701.11729-P-1052Standard LED/Fibre Optic Diagnostic Set          ✔                  ✔ (Standard LED)2.8V
HOP252.11729-P-1053Practitioner LED/Fibre Optic Diagnostic Set          ✔                  ✔ (Practitioner LED)2.8V
HOP281.11729-P-1054Practitioner LED/Fibre Optic Diagnostic Set          ✔                  ✔ (Practitioner LED)3.6V
Pocket Otoscope
  • Ideal for domiciliary or ward use or as a ‘second’ instrument
  • Closed head design particularly suited to pneumatic testing
  • 2.5x magnifying lens removable to allow the introduction of small instruments
  • Disposable specula supplied
  • Security from the strong metal pocket clip
  • 191 x 25 x 40mm (HxWxD)
  • Weight 143g

Pocket Ophthalmoscope
  • Full diagnostic capability in a pocket sized instrument
  • Ideal for domiciliary or ward use or as a ‘second’ instrument
  • Security assured from the strong metal pocket clip
  • A total of 6 diagnostic beams
  • Pocket instruments are powered by standard AA batteries
  • 191 x 22 x 22mm (HxWxD)
  • Weight 150g
Product codeManufacturer codeItem nameContains OtoscopeContains OphthalmoscopeBattery type
     
HOP9131102-P-1041Pocket Ophthalmoscope                  ✔2.8V
HOP2781702-P-1037Pocket Set           ✔                  ✔2.8V
Diagnostic Wall Unit Sets
  • Keeler’s anti-theft designed ophthalmoscopes and otoscopes have a lockable head and handle fitting, so you’ll always find them where you left them
  • Compact wall mounted design ideal for ward, surgery, consulting room and casualty use
  • Strong coiled tangle-free cable permits instrument use up to three metres from transformer
  • The robust construction is ideally suited to the busiest working conditions
  • Automatic illumination when instruments are removed from cradle with LED confirmation
  • The cord outfits consist of ophthalmoscope, otoscope and double cord handle power supply
  • Dispos-A-Spec Speculum Dispenser can be added to your set (see page 10 for details)

Rechargeable Desk Sets
  • Available with the Keeler range of ophthalmoscopes and otoscopes
  • Can be desk or wall mounted to suit your needs
  • The new, compact, modern design is ideal for wall mounting and therefore ideal for ward, surgery, consulting room and casualty use
  • Robust construction suited to the busiest working conditions
  • Lithium-ion technology provides over 2 hours of continuous use, and 2 hour rapid charge
  • LEDs indicate when battery life is low, charging or fully charged
Product codeManufacturer codeItem nameContains OtoscopeContains OphthalmoscopeBattery type
     
HOP2741964-P-2003Standard Wall Unit Diagnostic Set          ✔ (Standard)                  ✔ (Standard)3.6V
HOP2751964-P-2002Practitioner Wall Unit Diagnostic Set          ✔ (Practitioner)                  ✔ (Practitioner)3.6V
HOP2761964-P-2004Practitioner Fibre Optic Wall Unit Diagnostic Set          ✔ (Fibre Optic)                  ✔ (Practitioner)3.6V
 
HOP4561729-P-1029Slimline Practitioner/Fibre Optic Desk Diagnostic Set          ✔ (Fibre Optic)                  ✔ (Practitioner)3.6V
HOP4541729-P-1028Slimline Practitioner/Fibre Optic Desk Diagnostic Set          ✔ (Fibre Optic)                  ✔ (Practitioner)3.6V
HOP4571729-P-1030Standard/Fibre-Optic Desk Diagnostic Set          ✔ (Fibre Optic)                  ✔ (Standard)3.6V
HOP456.11729-P-1055Standard LED/Fibre Optic Desk Diagnostic Set          ✔ (Fibre Optic)                  ✔ (Standard LED)3.6V
HOP454.11729-P-1056Practitioner LED/Fibre Optic Desk Diagnostic Set          ✔ (Fibre Optic)                  ✔ (Practitioner LED)3.6V
HOP457.11729-P-1057Practitioner LED/Fibre Optic Desk Diagnostic Set          ✔ (Fibre Optic)                  ✔ (Practitioner LED)3.6V

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