Otoscope Cameras

Otoscope Camera FAQs

What is an otoscope camera?

An otoscope camera is a medical device, which is used to look inside your ears that has a digital camera on it. Health care providers use otoscopes to view the ear canal and tympanic membrane, or eardrum, and screen for illness during regular check-ups. Usually, otoscope cameras are connected to a LCD screen for convenient viewing and can also record digital photos or video to view later. An otoscope camera can give more reliable access to the tympanic membrane, improved patient comfort, medical documentation and sharing of the image with the patient, students, parents, and colleagues.

How to use a digital otoscope camera?

Digital otoscope cameras are fairly simple to use, there is a black plastic cone-shaped part (the speculum) that needs to be installed first - this prevents over insertion. Once the speculum is installed and everything is wiped clean with an alcohol pad you turn on the screen and light source and insert the otoscope into your ear canal. Once inside, you adjust your focus by moving the otoscope slowly in or out until you achieve a sharp image on the screen of your ear drum or, if you have an ear wax blockage, then your ear wax. After you have achieved a sharp image you can record photos or video with the device.

What is the best ear otoscope camera?

The best ear otoscope camera is the one that works seamlessly with your life. If you want it to be compatible with your mobile device then make sure you get one compatible with your OS and phone. If you don’t want to use an otoscope camera app then you should look at a free-standing model, which has its own screen, batteries and storage. ScopeAround makes digital otoscope cameras for every type of user.

Are ear otoscope video cameras safe?

Ear otoscope video cameras are just as safe as regular otoscopes. The best part about a digital otoscope camera is that you get to see exactly what you are doing in your ear canal so it’s much safer than curettes or cotton swabs. Read the manual and follow the safety precautions to avoid over-insertion and the otoscope will be very safe to use.

Why should I purchase a ScopeAround ear otoscope camera?

ScopeAround brought the first digital otoscope with camera for consumers to the market over five years ago so we have more experience and customer feedback to make the best digital otoscopes available. We make a complete range of digital otoscope products including free-standing models to USB-connected, Lightning cable-connected and WiFi-connected devices with an otoscope camera app for your mobile device.