We have recently heard of hybrid Woodlyn instruments. Our equipment with other manufacturers’ parts on it- usually purchased from used equipment dealers. In that instance we are unable to assist with servicing as it is no longer a factory-spec Woodlyn instrument.

Please contact Woodlyn at 847.952.8330 and ask for your nearest repair technician. Some instruments you may wish to send into us directly, then a Return Authorization is required. All unknown packages will be refused.

Product: Chair

My chair will not go up.

Make sure the top toggle on the foot control is leaning to the left.
Make sure the SL Arm lever is not stuck or activated.

The chair will recline, but will not go up

Make sure the top toggle on the foot control is leaning to the left.
Make sure the SL Arm lever is not stuck or activated.

The footrest is tilted upward and will not come down.

Press down on the horizontal bar on the patients left, this will release the lock.

Product: Stand

Nothing electrically works.

Check the fuses.

My Refractor arm is too short.

Check the positioning of the Chair and Stand.

Product: Slit Lamp

The bulb blew.

Order a replacement bulb, make sure not to touch halogen bulbs (it will reduce bulb life).

Visual difficulties using the microscope head.

Put the focusing rod in, open the slit and aperture all the way and adjust each eye independently.

NOTE: the scale is a reference, not a prescription value.

Now as you try smaller apertures, you should see one image.

What bulb does my slit lamp take?

ALL HR slit lamps can accept the 45070. Some HR series had a red base adapter which uses a 450012. Only a few HR series had a red base and a blue bulb 450013. Very few HR series had a black base which uses a 45006.

SMM series with the bulb mounted on the side (bullet style with flange) is 45470.

SMM series with a brass disk and 2 prongs is a 45570.

Product: R-900

The Calibration is off.

How old is prism? Replace if worn or max 1 year.
Check Tonometer with Calibration tool.
Check the SL Eyepiece for correct focus.
Check SL for Level.
If the unit is still off, send into Woodlyn for Recalibration.

Product: Keratometer

The Calibration is off.

Check the eyepiece focus.
Check the unit with a Lenscometer.

Product: Refractor

How often should I have the unit serviced?

Every 1 to 2 years, Check the occulder from the patients side for how much build up. Use of the face shields with the lenses will greatly decrease the frequency.

The lenses fog up easily

Apply a no fog product to the faceshield.

The rotation lock will not and it is wobbily

A timely repair is suggested, must send in to be serviced.

Service: Loaners

Do you have loaner instruments?

We only loan refractors, and it is on a first come basis.
We provide the instrument as a courtesy. Customers are required to handle all shipping costs. Shipping costs vary.

Service: Warranty Coverage

What does my warranty cover?

All Woodlyn products are covered for one year parts and labor on manufacture defects only. Click Here to download our full warranty.

Is there a warranty on service?

Yes, for 30 days on the original repair issue.

How do I obtain software upgrades?

Contact woodlyn at 847.952.8330

I am selling my practice. Can you help me value my Woodlyn equipment?

Woodlyn can help evaluate it, contact a Woodlyn Sales representative.

I am thinking of buying a used piece of Woodlyn equipment. Can you tell me how old it is?

Age is one value, physical condition is another.
Chairs 658 series and Stands 148 series were made in 1984 ~ 90.
Chairs MN and MP were made in 1990 ~ 1999.
Stands SA were made in 1989 ~ 1991.
Stands SF were made 1991 ~ 2001.
Chairs V are made in 2000+.
Stands 2002 are made from 2001 and still in production.
Slit lamps with the hammer tone finish were made between 1984 and 1988.
Slit lamps s/ns 188 in ’88.
189 in ’89, 190 in ’90, 191 in ’91, 192 etc… until 204 in ’04.
J is the series starting in ’05 until present….numbers are now sequential.
Refractors s/ns 188 in ’88.
189 in ’89, 190 in ’90, 191 in ’91, 192 etc… until 204 in ’04.
D is the series starting in ’05 until present….numbers are now sequential.

I purchased my Woodlyn equipment from another doctor. How do I go about servicing?

Please contact our service department for advice.

What is the turn-around time for service?

Woodlyn repairs instruments on a first come basis, the severity of previous jobs dictates starting time of future jobs. If a client does not have a loaner, then his moves to the front as clients with loaners are not without a instrument.

Automated Equipment: Slit Lamp Camera

The pictures I am taking aren't the same as what I am seeing, am I doing something wrong?

No. There are adjustments that can be made to enhance the image. Please refer to our guide on adjusting the camera settings located HERE.

When should I use the diffuser?

The diffuser will evenly illuminate the anterior segment, however it also drastically reduced the brightness of the video stream. It is mainly used to get a full anterior segment photograph.

Automated Equipment: Canon CR-1 Mark II

Why do I get black or white spots on all my pictures?

This is usually caused by dust particles residing on the CR-1′s optics. Please call Woodlyn Inc. for assistance on removing dust particles from your CR-1 without damaging the optics.

My pictures are turning out too washed out or too dark, what should I do?

Please refer to the guide on proper camera settings for taking a Retinal Photo using the Canon CR-1 located HERE.

Automated Equipment: E300 Topographer

How often should I re-calibrate my E300?

To achieve the highest level of accuracy, we recommend re-calibrating your E300 every 6 months or every time you relocate the instrument. For a easy guide on how to calibrate your E300 click HERE.

My computer freezes occasionally during an exam, what should I do?

Make sure you PC meets the basic requirements of the software. A graphics card with 256mb dedicated video memory is the minimum requirement for a PC operating an E300. Also, ensure the PC meets the basic requirements of the Medmont Studio software. For a list of these specifications, click HERE.

Automated Equipment: M700 Visual Field

What do I do if I cannot see the fixation video stream?

Ensure the drivers for the M700 camera are properly installed. For a guide on troubleshooting the video camera drivers, clickHERE.

The patient response wand isn't working, what should I do?

Ensure that the plug going into your M700 is inserted fully into the receptacle. If it is inserted all the way, you may need to obtain a replacement wand. Please contact Woodlyn at 847-952-8330.

Automated Equipment: DV2000 Imaging Software

How can I setup my software to work on multiple computers?

Please refer to our setup guide on how to configure a network installation of Medmont Studio. A copy of this guide can be accessesHERE.

Does DV2000 integrate with any EMR software programs?

Yes. We are continually expanding the amount of Practice Management and EMR software programs that DV2000 will integrate with. For a comprehensive up-to-date list of which companies we integrate with, click HERE.