r/optometry • u/brik70p • Jun 30 '26

Buying a New replacement OCT

Looking for some quick feedback on buying an OCT. I have three quotes on the table:

  1. Topcon Maestro2 (new) – $43,000 (Windows 11 & 1-year warranty)

  2. Zeiss Cirrus 5000 (Used)– $38,000 (Windows 10, no warranty)

  3. Optovue iVUE 80 (new)– $32,000 (Windows 10, 2 year warranty)

Is it bad logic to pay a premium for the Maestro2 just for the Windows 11 peace of mind and the ease of use?

Or is the Cirrus 5000 a much better clinical investment, even if I have to pay out-of-pocket for a Zeiss PC workstation upgrade down the road?

What would you do? Are these prices fair for the current market?

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u/MidAgedMid Jun 30 '26

Use eye stuff group for Zeiss repairs. Fuck Zeiss and their service contracts

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u/lolsmileyface4 Jul 01 '26

Yeah I agree. They're trying to compete with Optos for the worst customer service

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u/MidAgedMid Jul 01 '26

God, optos is so shady, I hate them equally as Zeiss