Multiple mobile operating tables for eye surgery

Budgeting for maintenance and repair When we purchase a motor vehicle, we understand that we will have recurring costs for maintenance, theft and accident insurance, cleaning, parking, etc. The same is true for ophthalmic equipment since it costs money to operate and to maintain during its life cycle. On average, the original purchase cost only makes up about twenty per cent of the entire life cycle cost of the equipment. As a general rule, you should budget anywhere from 3% to 6% of the equipment purchase cost per year for each device to cover consumables, parts, maintenance, and user training. Plan for maintenance when you purchase the equipment and ensure that you buy the necessary accessories (including voltage stabilisers/surge protectors and uninterrupted power supply units) as well as enough spare parts (bulbs, fuses, and so on) to last for at least a year.