Description
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What’s Included
- Nidek LM-1800PD auto lensmeter
- Power cable (as photographed)
- 90-day Digital Eye Center warranty
Condition & Warranty
Used. Tested before listing — sphere/cylinder/axis measurement modes verified, prism and PD measurement confirmed, single-vision/progressive/contact lens auto-detection verified, internal printer functional. Cleaned. Covered by a 90-day warranty on parts and workmanship.
Nidek LM-1800PD — Used Auto Lensmeter with PD Measurement
The Nidek LM-1800PD is a feature-rich auto lensmeter with integrated PD (pupillary distance) measurement — combining lens prescription verification and PD measurement into a single dispensary instrument. This used nidek lm-1800pd ships ready as a complete dispensary lensmeter at a sub-$3K price point.
The LM-1800PD measures sphere, cylinder, axis, prism, and PD with high precision — automatically detecting and measuring single-vision, multifocal/progressive, and contact lenses. Built-in PD ruler eliminates the separate manual PD measurement step in the dispensing workflow. Internal printer outputs measurement records for chart insertion or patient hand-off.
According to a National Library of Medicine-indexed study (J Optom, 2026), automated diopter measurement on progressive addition lenses is a documented optical-engineering challenge — exactly the dispensary measurement task the LM-1800PD’s progressive lens mode is designed for.
Why Practices Choose the LM-1800PD
Auto lens-type detection — single-vision, progressive, and contact lens modes detected automatically.- Integrated PD measurement — pupillary distance ruler built in; eliminates separate PD station.
- Sphere/cylinder/axis/prism + PD — full prescription parameter set in seconds.
- Progressive lens measurement — refined PAL measurement workflow.
- Contact lens measurement — hard and soft contact lens diopter measurement modes.
- Built-in thermal printer — direct hard-copy output for chart insertion.
- Compact tabletop footprint — fits standard dispensary counters.
- Nidek service network — extensive US parts and service support.
Clinical Applications
- Routine spectacle measurement — single-vision and bifocal Rx verification at intake.
- Progressive lens diopter distribution — characterize corridor and add power for PALs.
- Contact lens verification — hard and soft CL Rx confirmation.
- PD measurement — integrated workflow for new-frame dispensing.
- Pre-cataract baseline Rx — pre-surgical glasses measurement for outcome comparison.
- Dispensary intake workflow — fast tech-driven measurement at the front desk before exam.
Who This Is For
- Optometry and full-service ophthalmology practices that run a dispensary.
- Multi-doctor groups standardizing on Nidek dispensary equipment.
- Practices wanting integrated PD measurement to streamline dispensing workflow.
- Buyers wanting auto lens-type detection at sub-$3K used pricing.
- Replacement units for retiring older non-PD lensmeters.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
| Type | Auto lensmeter with integrated PD measurement |
| Measurements | Sphere / cylinder / axis / prism / PD |
| Lens modes | Single-vision / multifocal / progressive / hard CL / soft CL (auto-detected) |
| Printer | Built-in thermal printer |
| Form factor | Compact tabletop |
| Manufacturer | Nidek (Japan) |
| Condition | Used — tested before listing |
| Warranty | 90-day DEC warranty on parts and workmanship |
Compare Auto Lensmeter Options
Where this Nidek LM-1800PD fits in DEC’s lensmeter inventory:
| Model | PD measurement | Brand | Price | Notes |
| Topcon CL-300 | Yes | Topcon | $3,080 | Topcon flagship — in stock |
| Nidek LM-1800PD | Integrated | Nidek | $2,700 | Nidek with PD — this listing |
| Topcon CL-100 | Optional | Topcon | $1,100 | Topcon entry tier |
| Tomey TL-2000C | Yes | Tomey | $2,750 | Tomey alternative — in stock |
| Nidek LM-1000 | No | Nidek | $1,485 | Nidek entry tier — in stock |
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