Potec PRK 8000 Autorefractor Keratometer

Description

Potec PRK 8000 Autorefractor Keratometer — Brand New

The Potec PRK 8000 autorefractor keratometer is a brand-new, compact tabletop instrument that delivers fast, accurate objective refraction and corneal curvature measurements in a single unit. Built by Potec, a trusted Korean ophthalmic equipment manufacturer, the PRK 8000 autorefractor keratometer provides automated sphere, cylinder, and axis measurements alongside K1 and K2 readings — giving pre-testing staff everything they need in one streamlined workflow. If you’re expanding your pre-testing lane or equipping a new location, the Potec PRK 8000 offers professional-grade autoref/keratometry performance at a price point well below major Japanese brands.

According to the National Library of Medicine (StatPearls), keratometry readings are essential for intraocular lens power calculations before cataract surgery and for contact lens fitting — making accurate, repeatable K-readings a core clinical requirement for any ophthalmic or optometric practice.

Why Practices Choose the Potec PRK 8000

• Auto-shot capture — the instrument detects proper patient alignment and fires automatically, eliminating technician-induced measurement delays and improving throughput
• Combined autoref + keratometry — sphere, cylinder, axis, K1, and K2 readings in one seated measurement; no separate keratometer needed
• Compact tabletop footprint — fits on any standard pre-testing table; ideal for busy practices with limited lane space
• Color LCD readout — clear, easy-to-read display of all refraction and keratometry values; minimal training required for technicians
• DICOM and printer output — integrates with EMR/EHR workflows and prints patient-ready result slips directly
• Low maintenance design — solid Korean ophthalmic engineering with durable components; Potec instruments are known for long service life in high-volume environments
• Brand new unit — sold new with Digital Eye Center’s 1-year warranty; no refurbishment history, no prior-use wear

Clinical Applications

• Pre-testing objective refraction to reduce subjective refraction chair time
• Corneal curvature measurement for contact lens fitting (K-readings for base curve selection)
• Baseline keratometry before cataract surgery for IOL power calculations
• Refractive surgery pre-screening (corneal curvature and refraction baseline)
• Pediatric and low-cooperation patient refraction using auto-shot function

Who This Is For

• Ophthalmology practices opening a new pre-testing lane or replacing an aging autorefractor
• Optometry offices that need affordable combined autoref/keratometry in a single unit
• Ambulatory surgical centers running pre-operative cataract workups requiring K-readings
• Mobile eye care programs and community screening clinics needing a compact, reliable refraction instrument

Technical Specifications

What’s Included

• Potec PRK-8000 autorefractor keratometer unit
• Power cable
• Chin rest assembly
• Dust cover
• User manual
• 1-year Digital Eye Center warranty

Condition & Warranty

Brand new. This Potec PRK 8000 is sold new-in-box, sourced directly through our authorized distribution channel. Covered by a 1-year warranty on parts and workmanship from Digital Eye Center.

Compare Autorefractor Keratometer Options

Also consider the Nidek ARK-1e (9-point keratometry, used, $6,300) or the Hans Heiss HRK-9900 (brand new, $5,670) for alternative options at different price points.

Questions about the Potec PRK 8000? Contact us and we’ll help you find the right autorefractor keratometer for your practice.