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Hi, Have you thought about looking at the Titmus Vision Screener? Regards, Bob Robert Dunn TD RGN OHNC SCPHN(OH) MSc Senior Occupational Health Adviser University of Oxford Occupational Health Service From: [log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Anne Bugler Sent: 18 November 2008 14:53 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: [OCC-HEALTH] vitalograph Hi Lynne What did you think about the Optec vision tester, is it better than the Keystone? One of the problems I find with the Keystone is testing people for near vision who wear Bifocals, as they have difficulty with adjusting their eye level when wearing their specs. Kind regards Anne Anne Bugler E-mail: [log in to unmask] _____ From: [log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Lynne Lawson Sent: 18 November 2008 14:23 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: vitalograph Hi, Sue We use MicroLab 3500s, have done for years and they are extremely user friendly, sturdy and reliable. We trialled a Vitalograph Alpha for a month and our OHNs couldn't return it quick enough! (Apologies to Janine Hill from Vitalograph who was amazing to come to us at our office workshop and carry out a superb presentation, answer our questions AND lend us a new machine for a month). It just wasn't meant to be because we were already sold on our tried and tested MicroLabs from MicroMedical but wanted to look at what else was out there. Definitely talk to Liz Donaghy at Kays Medical. We have bought our last MicroLab and Keystone Vision Tester from Kays and their service is exemplary. They also work for their money and come out with relevant reps to demonstrate the various models. (We have just had a demonstration from Amplivox on their Optec vision tester, organised through Liz.) These pieces of equipment are not cheap so look before you buy. Just one addendum regarding the MicroLab 3500 series. They run on internal battery and mains adapter. Our OHNs were routinely plugging them in to the socket - never using the battery power alone. This reduces the life of the battery dramatically and once the battery dies, the machine does not function on the mains adapter. Be advised to use the battery on a frequent basis and they will give you fault free service for years. Regards Lynne Lynne Lawson Managing Consultant, Belvoir Vale Group (Healthcare) Telephone: 01476 564253 Fax Line: 01476 401919 Web Site: www.belvoirvale.com Registered in England and Wales ~ No. 3502638 Regd Office: 9 Sauncey Ave., Harpenden, Herts., AL5 4QQ Cetech Limited t/a Belvoir Vale Group, 9 St. Catherines Road, Grantham, NG31 6TS VAT No. 720 4535 65 Registered with Commission for Social Care Inspection Data Protection Act This message and/or any attachment, may contain legally privileged, confidential or client information intended only for the use of the addressee. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, please advise the sender and destroy all copies of this document as you would with any other confidential waste (shredding, incineration, etc). Please be advised that any unauthorised distribution or copy of this message is strictly prohibited. E-mail Virus Warning BVG uses updated anti-virus software and believes this e-mail and any attachment to be free from viruses that may affect any system into which they are received or opened. It is the responsibility of the recipient to ultimately ensure that they are virus free. BVG cannot accept any responsibility for any loss or damage arising in any way from their receipt or use. ----- Original Message ----- From: Sue Mann (JIC) <mailto:[log in to unmask]> To: [log in to unmask] Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2008 12:58 PM Subject: [OCC-HEALTH] vitalograph Hi Folks, Hoping to buy a vitalograph machine - any views on which one to get, company etc? Thanks, Sue. Sue Mann Occupational Health Nurse Adviser John Innes Centre/Institute of Food Research Norwich BioScience Institutes Tel: 01603 450564 Fax: 01603 450029 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Please remove this footer before replying. OCC-HEALTH ARCHIVES: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/occ-health.html CONFERENCES AND STUDY DAYS: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/filearea.cgi?LMGT1=OCC-HEALTH OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH JOBS http://OHJobs.drmaze.net OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSING EDUCATION http://www.aohne.org.uk ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Please remove this footer before replying. OCC-HEALTH ARCHIVES: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/occ-health.html CONFERENCES AND STUDY DAYS: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/filearea.cgi?LMGT1=OCC-HEALTH OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH JOBS http://OHJobs.drmaze.net OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSING EDUCATION http://www.aohne.org.uk ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Please remove this footer before replying. OCC-HEALTH ARCHIVES: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/occ-health.html CONFERENCES AND STUDY DAYS: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/filearea.cgi?LMGT1=OCC-HEALTH OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH JOBS http://OHJobs.drmaze.net OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSING EDUCATION http://www.aohne.org.uk