Exhibit 23

                         Consent of Independent Auditors


We consent to the  incorporation  by  reference in the  Registration  Statements
(Forms S-8, No. 33-24619 dated October 10, 1988, No. 33-45993 dated February 24,
1992 and No.  33-87052  dated  December  5,  1994)  pertaining  to the  Invacare
Corporation  stock  option  plans,  of our report dated  January 26, 1999,  with
respect to the  consolidated  financial  statements  and  schedule  of  Invacare
Corporation and  Subsidiaries  included in the Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the
year ended December 31, 1998.


                                                             ERNST & YOUNG LLP


Cleveland, Ohio
March 30, 1999.