WiZmed Proudly Introduces to South Africa
Arclight
Opthalmoscope - Loupe - Otoscope
Revolutionary pocket diagnostic tool transforming portable eye care across Africa.
Solar-powered, intuitive, and designed for every healthcare setting.
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What's Included?
- ArcLight 3-in-1 device (ophthalmo / oto / loupe)
- Adult speculum – Ø 4.5 mm
- Paediatric speculum – Ø 2.5 mm
- USB-C charging cable
- Built-in solar panel (no batteries needed)
- Phone-clip adapter for photo/video capture
- Pocket visual-acuity & near-reading charts
- Quick-start guide + link to online training videos
- Soft carry pouch & wrist lanyard
Everything you need for eye-and-ear exams straight out of the box—no extra bulbs or handles to buy.
Who Developed the Arclight?
The ArcLight was created by the University of St Andrews Global Health Implementation team in Scotland.
Lead ophthalmologists Dr Andrew Blaikie and Dr Iain Livingstone partnered with engineers to build a pocket-sized, solar-powered scope that could match £500 devices, yet thrive in low-resource settings.
The project runs as a social enterprise: sales fund ongoing research plus hands-on training for clinicians across Africa, Asia and Latin America.
Why Is It So Affordable?
Classic scopes are bulky, metal-clad and packed with replaceable bulbs & batteries—costly to build and to maintain. ArcLight flips that script:
- Frugal engineering: a single precision LED array and flat-pack polymer body keep manufacturing costs low.
- No consumables: integrated solar panel + USB-C cell means no batteries or pricey halogen bulbs to replace.
- Social-enterprise model: profits from higher-income markets cross-subsidise distribution & training in low-income regions—so you pay less, and somebody else gains sight-saving tools.
- Direct-to-clinician sales via WiZmed: fewer middle-men, lower mark-ups.
The result? Big-tool performance at roughly one-tenth the price of traditional scopes, with every sale powering more outreach across the continent.
Feather-Light Build
Engineered at only 18 g, eliminating hand fatigue during long clinics and outreach days.
Triple-Mode Lighting
Switch between warm, daylight, and cobalt-blue LEDs for superior contrast & diagnostics.
Solar Panel On-board
No wall plug? A few hours of African sunlight give a full charge for the next clinic.
Phone-Clip Ready
Secure adapter lets you capture stills & videos for teaching, referrals, or patient records.
The Tiny Powerhouse Changing Eye & Ear Care
ArcLight packs big-tool performance into a frame smaller than your phone. Three precision LEDs, a 6x loupe magnifying lens, and snap-on specula deliver crystal-clear views of retina, tympanic membrane, and dermal detail—anywhere, anytime.
Engineered for Excellence
Ophthalmoscope
Visualise optic discs and red reflex in seconds with a coaxial beam and 6x lens that rivals full-size scopes.
Otoscope
Clip on the adult or paediatric speculum for bright, glare-free tympanic exams—no hot halogen bulb to change.
6× Loupe
Flip the built-in loupe for dermatoscopy, suture checks, or fine-print reading—perfect for bedside diagnostics.
Corneal Examination
Blue light mode for detailed corneal assessment in rural clinics across Africa.
Compact Design
Significantly smaller and lighter than traditional ophthalmoscopes.
Smart Integration
Phone attachment enables documentation and telemedicine capabilities.
Training & Education
Comprehensive training resources for healthcare workers across Africa.
Evidence & Guidelines
A robust peer-reviewed evidence base shows ArcLight matches—or outperforms—traditional, bulky tools that cost 10 × more. This has led to its inclusion in multiple World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines for newborn eye and hearing screening.
Arclight vs. Traditional Ophthalmoscopes
Hytiris et al. (Eye, 2021) — In a Dundee cross-over trial, novice medical students performed better and preferred ArcLight over a standard Keeler ophthalmoscope.
doi: 10.1038/s41433-020-0972-3
Lowe et al. (Journal of Ophthalmology, 2015) — Tanzanian students judged ArcLight as easy to use and diagnostically equivalent to a Heine direct scope.
Article ID 743263
Red-Reflex Test & WHO Eye Screening
Mndeme et al. (Eye, 2021) — Among four screening tools for paediatric cataract and retinoblastoma, ArcLight showed higher sensitivity than torchlight and was easy for nurses to learn.
WHO Recommendations on Maternal & Newborn Care, 2022 — Fundal (red) reflex screening is recommended for all newborns, with ArcLight listed as the device of choice.
Otoscopy Performance & WHO Hearing Guidelines
Hey et al. (Clinical Otolaryngology, 2019) — 21 ENT clinicians found ArcLight equally effective and just as fast as a conventional Welch-Allyn otoscope for common ear conditions.
WHO Primary Ear & Hearing Training Manual — Highlights ArcLight as an affordable, effective screening otoscope for low-resource settings.
More Peer-Reviewed Research
Over 30 additional publications—including studies on diabetic retinopathy, neonatal sepsis assessment, and tele-ophthalmology—are available in the Research hub at the University of St Andrews’ Arclight Project website.
30+
Peer-reviewed studies validating ArcLight performance.
2 yr
Local warranty—lowest cost of ownership.
10×
Cheaper than conventional scopes yet equally powerful.
Recommended by GeekyMedics
Educators and doctors across 130+ countries trust ArcLight to spot preventable blindness and hearing loss—now available with quick delivery anywhere in South Africa. Order online safely today at WiZmed.
“I was nervous whether it would be easy to use but I actually think it's easier and better quality than the standard opthalmoscope/otoscope I was using before- I can get a better view of the optic disc! I also love that I won't be generating waste from single use specula, I got the combo pack so I have plenty to use and they're easy to clean. My only regret is not getting it sooner!”
- Louise O' Leary
Born from Innovation at St Andrews
The ArcLight Project is a social enterprise based in the School of Medicine at the University of St Andrews, Scotland. We enable healthcare workers in low to middle income countries to equip, train and empower themselves with groundbreaking diagnostic tools.
Our philosophy is simple: simplify, use plain language, and keep iterating towards clever, scalable, low-cost solutions.
Over 40,000 devices have been distributed worldwide and are being used every day by healthcare professionals.
Transform your Practice
Join the revolution in portable ophthalmoscopy. Bring world-class eye examination capabilities to every corner of South Africa.
Would you like to order Arclight in bulk?
Whether you're a group of students / professionals, NGO or training facility, we're happy to facilitate a group discount.
Email: arclight@wizmed.co.za
Why Choose WiZmed?
✅ Official ArcLight Partner - Authorized distributor
✅ Local Support - Based in South Africa
✅ Medical Student Startup - Support local
✅ Online Training Videos Included - Comprehensive education