LED technology improves the quality, efficiency and life of ENT testing instruments

As light emitting diode (LED) technology has improved over the last few years, the use of this technology as an energy-efficient light source has become more common in recent years. Riester's ri-scope® L and e-scope® series of otoscopes and ophthalmoscopes now use LED light, providing clearer images and longer life with whiter light and excellent energy efficiency. Riester's ri-former modular workstation series of otoscopes also offers LED lighting, and fully combines modular options with cost savings by eliminating the need for batteries.

Riester uses state-of-the-art technology, as well as other energy efficiency improvements including durable lithium-ion batteries and automatic power management, to provide doctors and nurses with a range of ENT instruments that provide higher quality light over a longer lifespan. For example, the ri-scope® L series LED lamps provide at least 20,000 hours of illumination at 17,500 lux. This is a significant advantage over xenon and halogen bulbs, which can only provide illumination for 20 to 30 hours.

In addition to the direct benefits to users, Riester is pleased to offer a product that is more environmentally friendly than traditional bulbs by reducing instrument energy consumption, reducing maintenance requirements, and increasing battery life, which means less waste from product clean-up and replacement. The life of e-scope® alkaline batteries and ri-scipe® lithium batteries for LED lighting is up to 50 hours, significantly longer than traditional bulbs.