iXope vs traditional tools: What’s the difference?

General practice has always demanded versatility – but rarely has the equipment kept up.

Many clinics still rely on a tangle of wall-mounted or handheld tools for skin, ear and eye assessments. One scope for the ear, another for the skin, a third for the eyes. Each comes with its own learning curve, initial outlay and maintenance costs. 

Most of us are so used to this arrangement that we don’t question it. But is it actually the best way to practise?

iXope offers a smarter alternative: a single, wireless device that combines all three scopes – plus digital imaging, slit lamp functionality and ability to perform ear toilet – in one compact system using the latest technology. 

Designed by a GP for fellow GPs, it’s built to support both clinical examinations and in-practice procedures.

So how does it compare?

More scope doesn’t mean more scopes

Could you do more with less? Do the work of five devices with just one? Here’s how iXope compares to traditional general practice tools. 

Portability and ease of use

Traditional diagnostic devices are often fixed to wall units or scattered across consultation rooms as separate, unorganised tools stored in drawers or on desks – typically without a dedicated carry case. This can be inconvenient for mobile GPs, outreach programs, and clinics with limited space.

iXope solves this with a sleek desktop charging unit that keeps all components neatly organised and always within reach. It also comes with a secure travel case, enabling healthcare professionals to safely store and transport the device wherever their work takes them.

Cost and clinical return

Let’s imagine you’re frustrated at your limited local referral options and the delays involved in patients accessing care for ear wax or corneal foreign body removal. 

You could decide to equip your clinic with the traditional tools needed for those services. You’d need 3 scopes, plus a slit lamp plus ENT tools. 

That’s not cheap and requires extra space. There’s the initial outlay, the maintenance costs and the physical space required for larger table-mounted devices and all their electrical cables. 

It doesn’t ease administrative burdens either as you still have to use manual processes for clinical documentation and referrals. 

With iXope, you can:

• Have a cost-effective device compared to multiple standalone tools

• Offer billable in-practice procedures, such as ear toilet under magnified vision 

• Enjoy EMR integration to simplify documentation and referrals

• Offer more services in-house, providing timely care.
  
  

Patient experience

For patients, iXope means:

• Improved confidence in your ability to manage their skin, ear and eye issues directly

• Procedures delivered during the consult, resolving issues more quickly and reduce likelihood of complications

• Avoiding inconvenient trips to specialists or long waits in hospital emergency departments. 

The bottom line

iXope isn’t just a replacement for traditional tools. It’s a rethinking of what’s possible in general practice.

Instead of switching between multiple scopes or sending patients elsewhere for straightforward procedures, iXope gives you everything in one compact, wireless device. It expands what you can do in practice, supports streamlined, efficient and accurate documentation, and helps you deliver the kind of care that keeps patients coming back.

Explore iXope today

If you’d like to see how iXope could enhance your practice, please register your interest today. 

Disclaimer

This information is intended for healthcare professionals.