University Microscope Service provides the finest technical expertise, dedicated to caring for University instruments. We perform maintenance and repairs for a range of optical equipment, including microscopes, microtomes, and ophthalmology equipment.

Our technicians are warranty certified on most major brands, including Zeiss, Leitz, Olympus, Nikon, Leica, Haag Streit, Bausch & Lomb, and American Optical.

Microscope service can frequently be performed on-site at your facilities! Service agreements can be tailored to provide preventive care for your instruments, from individual research operations to larger teaching laboratories.

University Microscope Service also offers individual or group training in the use and care of the instruments we service.

Machine Shop Service

Our machine shop can produce out-of-date parts and specialty instruments to your specifications. Supplies available for your convenience include immersion oil, dust covers, rubber eyepiece cups, and optical cleaning kits.

Light Bulbs

We carry a full selection of bulbs for microscopes and many kinds of specialized lighting: germicide lamps, projectors, high pressure mercury and spectrum bulbs - even the bulb for your desk lamp! Call the University Microscope Service for excellent pricing, including volume discounts and free delivery (on campus only).

Reconditioned Instruments

University Microscope Service offers a selection of microscopes that have been in use at The Ohio State University that are available for transfer to your department. You pay only the cost of reconditioning!

If you have microscopes that you no longer need, University Microscope Service can find them "new homes" on campus!

Moving? Have University Microscope Service move your instruments. Avoid the potential for costly damage and setup problems.