Welch Allyn PanOptic 118 Series

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Questions and Answers

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Jeremy HansenAug 18, 2025
How to fix Welch Allyn PanOptic 118 with no light output?
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  Mr. Matthew Johnson DDSAug 18, 2025
  If your Welch Allyn Medical Equipment has no light output, there are several potential causes: * The aperture dial may be in-between positions. Try rotating the aperture dial. * The lamp may be burned out. Replace the lamp using Welch Allyn part number 03800. * The wrong lamp, an incorrect Welch Allyn lamp, or a non-Welch Allyn lamp may be installed. Replace the lamp using Welch Allyn part number 03800. * The battery handle may be completely discharged. Charge the handle, check the battery, and/or the charger.
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vmcguireAug 21, 2025
Why is the light dim on my Welch Allyn Medical Equipment?
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  Devin WilsonAug 21, 2025
  A dim light output on your Welch Allyn Medical Equipment could be due to a few reasons: 1. The lamp pin may not be engaged in the slot. Ensure the lamp is inserted with the pin firmly seated. 2. There might be a film on the optics. Clean the lenses with the provided cleaning cloth. 3. The handle may not be fully charged. Charge the handle, and check the battery and/or the charger.
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yvonne95Aug 23, 2025
What to do if there's glare in the view of Welch Allyn Medical Equipment?
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  nicholasoneillAug 23, 2025
  If you're experiencing glare in the view of your Welch Allyn Medical Equipment, it's likely due to fingerprints or dirt on the objective (Patient’s Side) lens. Clean the objective lens with the provided cleaning cloth.
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Frank YoderAug 26, 2025
Why is the spot not centered on my Welch Allyn Medical Equipment?
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  Hannah HarmonAug 26, 2025
  If the spot is not centered on your Welch Allyn Medical Equipment, the aperture dial may not be centered. Move the aperture dial to the full detent position.
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johnsonalisonAug 27, 2025
What to do if I can't get a sharp focus with Welch Allyn Medical Equipment?
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  Alicia DixonAug 27, 2025
  If you cannot obtain a sharp focus or are getting a hazy view with your Welch Allyn Medical Equipment, the lenses are likely dirty. Clean the lenses with the provided cleaning cloth.
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Jennifer ReynoldsAug 30, 2025
Why can't Welch Allyn PanOptic 118 achieve full view?
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  qharrisonAug 30, 2025
  If your Welch Allyn Medical Equipment is not achieving the full or expected view, ensure that the eyecup is slightly compressed during the procedure. The unit might not be in the proper operating position.
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Michael HunterSep 1, 2025
What to do if Welch Allyn PanOptic 118 Medical Equipment cannot attach to power handle?
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  Catherine WilkinsonSep 1, 2025
  If your Welch Allyn Medical Equipment cannot attach to the power handle, it may be because the lamp is not fully inserted. Insert the lamp with the pin firmly seated in the slot.
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William SmithSep 3, 2025
What to do if Welch Allyn Medical Equipment has dim light output?
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  spencer51Sep 4, 2025
  If the light output of your Welch Allyn Medical Equipment is dim: 1. Ensure the lamp pin is correctly engaged in the slot by firmly seating it. 2. Clean the lenses with a clean, soft, optical-grade cleaning cloth to remove any film. 3. Charge the handle fully and check the battery and charger to ensure they are functioning correctly.
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Amy HughesSep 6, 2025
Why is there glare in the view of my Welch Allyn PanOptic 118 Medical Equipment?
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  Wayne CastilloSep 6, 2025
  Glare in the view of your Welch Allyn Medical Equipment can be caused by fingerprints or dirt on the objective lens (patient’s side). Clean the objective lens with a clean, soft, optical-grade cleaning cloth.
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Michael JonesSep 8, 2025
What to do if Welch Allyn Medical Equipment spot is not centered?
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  William WilsonSep 8, 2025
  If the spot is not centered on your Welch Allyn Medical Equipment, move the aperture dial to the full detent position.

Welch Allyn PanOptic 118 Series Specifications

General

Category	Ophthalmoscope
Model	PanOptic 118 Series
Light Source	LED
Magnification	5x
Field of View	25 degrees
Battery Type	AA alkaline batteries
Weight	0.5 lbs (226.8 g)

Summary

Set-up Instructions

Attaching the PanOptic Ophthalmoscope head to a Welch Allyn Power Source

Connect the ophthalmoscope head to the 3.5v power source by aligning cutouts and turning 90 degrees.

Attaching the Patient Eyecup to PanOptic

Insert and twist the eyecup into the patient's side of the instrument until it locks.

Conducting an Examination

Remove Spectacles

Advise the patient to remove their spectacles, though it is not strictly required.

Focusing the scope on an object

Focus the ophthalmoscope on an object 15 feet away to adjust for personal vision needs.

Start with the small aperture

Begin the examination using the small aperture, indicated by the green line on the dial.

Turn the scope on and adjust light intensity

Power on the ophthalmoscope and set the light intensity rheostat to maximum.

Position for examination

Position yourself approximately 15 degrees to the patient's temporal side.

Instruct patient to look straight ahead

Ask the patient to look straight ahead at a distant object for proper alignment.

Begin from 6 inches away

Start the examination about 6 inches from the patient's eye, looking for the red reflex.

Follow red reflex into pupil

Move closer to the patient's eye, ensuring the eyecup contacts the brow for an optimal view.

Rotate focusing wheel for crisp view

Adjust the focusing wheel to achieve a clear view of the optic disc and surrounding vessels.

Examine optic disc and vessels

Assess the optic disc for clarity, color, and vessel condition, following vessels peripherally.

Examine extreme periphery

Instruct the patient to look in specific directions to examine the superior, inferior, temporal, and nasal retina.

Examine left eye

Repeat examination for the left eye, noting the flexibility for the examiner to use either eye.

Apertures and Filters

Small Aperture

Provides a view of the fundus through an undilated pupil; it's the home position.

Large Aperture

Standard aperture for examinations of dilated pupils.

Micro Spot Aperture

Allows easy entry into very small, undilated pupils.

Slit Aperture

Helpful for determining lesion elevations, tumors, and edematous discs.

Red-Free Filter

Excludes red rays, enhancing visualization of vessels and retinal alterations.

Cobalt Blue Filter

Used with fluorescein dye for detecting corneal abrasions and foreign bodies.

Half-Moon Aperture

Provides a combination of depth perception and field-of-view.

Lamp Replacement Instructions

Lamp caution and model usage

Warning about hot lamps; use only Welch Allyn model 03800.

Remove the lamp from the head base

Instructions on how to remove the old lamp using a fingernail or prying instrument.

Insert the new lamp

Guide on aligning the lamp tab with the notch and pushing it in firmly.

Cleaning and Repair Instructions

General Cleaning Instructions

Note on cautioning against excess solution damaging internal components.

Specific Cleaning Requirements

Lists requirements like not using solvent cleaners on lenses, non-sterilizability, and disinfecting housing.

Troubleshooting

No Light output

Addresses issues like aperture dial position, burned-out lamp, or discharged battery.

Spot is not centered

Corrective action for an off-center aperture dial position.

Not achieving full or expected view

Solution involves ensuring the eyecup is slightly compressed during the procedure.

Cannot obtain sharp focus;hazy view

Instructions to clean lenses with the provided cloth for sharp focus.

Dim Light Output

Solutions include inserting lamp correctly and charging the handle/battery.

Glare in view

Clean the objective lens with the provided cloth to remove fingerprints or dirt.

Cannot attach to power handle

Ensure the lamp is fully inserted and seated in the slot.

Accessory and Replacement Parts List

Service and Warranty Information

Service Contact Information (USA)

Welch Allyn Technical Service Department address and phone number for USA customers.

Service Contact Information (Canada)

Welch Allyn, Ltd. - Canada address and phone number for Canadian customers.

Service Contact Information (International)

Contact details for Welch Allyn service centers in UK, Germany, France, Singapore, China, Australia, and Latin America.

PanOptic Ophthalmoscope Warranty

Specifications

Model Numbers and Dimensions

Lists model numbers, dimensions, and eyecup size.

Approvals and Environment

Details product approvals, classification, and operating environment parameters.

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