Favorite type of otoscope

With the new Macroview otoscopes now in most doctor offices. Do you prefer the older model otoscopes or the new model otoscopes?

The older ones are just fine with me. It's pretty rare that I can't see what I need to with the 2.5mm pediatric tip even with adults. I'll sometimes use the 4mm tip, but the smaller size is more comfortable for adults with tight ear canals.

For play, the sensation of the 4mm is a bit more intense than the smaller ones, though.

Doc

The only thing I allow in my ear is a genuine Q-Tip swab! 😁 😁

My doc says don't put anything in your ear - esp. q-tips!!

There are mothers around the world who say the only thing you can put in your ear is your elbow!

My doc says don't put anything in your ear - esp. q-tips!!

I know. It's "deadly dangerous" for regular people to carefully clean or dry their ears with a cotton Q-tip, but it's OK for doctors to clean cerumen/wax out with a steel curette. I'll do it myself, thank you.

Not drying my ear canals after a shower is like having semen dripping out after morning sex.

Prefer the older type of otoscopes. Using the Macroview otoscope gives you a full view of the ear drum but is very cumbersome to use.