Reichert 11635 Plus Cylinder Phoropter/ Phoroptor – Used

Description

What’s Included

• Reichert 11635 Plus Cylinder Phoropter (black or silver finish based on inventory)
• Reading rod with near-point card holder
• Washable silicone face shields
• Dust cover
• 90-day Digital Eye Center warranty

Mounting arm and floor stand are not included.

Condition & Warranty

Used. This unit has been fully tested, cleaned, and mechanically serviced so the lens wheels rotate smoothly, the synchronized axis gears track accurately, and every detent has a crisp, positive click. The optical paths are clear and the chassis shows only minor cosmetic wear consistent with a used manual refractor. Covered by a 90-day warranty on parts and workmanship.

Reichert 11635 Phoropter — Used Manual Refractor with Synchronized Cross-Cylinders

The Reichert 11635 Phoropter is the plus-cylinder version of the Ultramatic Rx Master, a long-standing reference instrument for manual subjective refraction. This Reichert 11635 Phoropter pairs precision-machined internal gearing with synchronized cross-cylinders, so lens changes stay effortless and highly tactile through long refraction sessions. As a fully mechanical refractor, the Reichert 11635 Phoropter needs no power supply, software updates, or calibration cycles to stay in daily service.

The plus-cylinder configuration is preferred by many classic refractionists and pediatric specialists. Its synchronized cross-cylinder loupe is geared directly to the cylinder-axis knob and rotates automatically as the axis changes, cutting manual steps and reducing errors during astigmatism testing.

Peer-reviewed work indexed in the National Library of Medicine continues to treat subjective refraction with a standard phoropter as the clinical reference method for determining a patient’s refractive correction.

Why Practices Choose the Reichert 11635 Phoroptor

• Synchronized astigmatism testing — the cross-cylinder loupe is geared to the cylinder-axis knob and rotates in step as you adjust the axis.
• Smooth mechanical feel — precision internal gearing keeps every dial and detent crisp and repeatable.
• Battery-free reliability — operates with no power supply, monitor, or software, so there is no downtime from electronic faults.
• Vertex-distance reference — a clear scale lets clinicians confirm the corneal distance from the rear lens surface.
• Patient comfort — contoured brow rest and washable silicone face shields keep patients steady and prevent fogging.
• Full auxiliary lens set — cross-hair targets, Risley rotary prisms, Maddox rods, and pinholes are built in.

Clinical Applications

• Manual subjective refraction for eyeglass, prism, and reading-add prescriptions.
• Astigmatism refinement using the synchronized plus-cylinder cross-cylinder workflow.
• Phoria and strabismus assessment with the built-in Risley rotary prisms.
• Teaching and baseline lanes that need a dependable, universally recognized manual station.

Who This Is For

• Optometrists and ophthalmologists who prefer the tactile feedback of a classic dial-and-gear refractor.
• Pre-testing and secondary lanes that need a dependable backup refracting head.
• Teaching clinics instructing students on the fundamentals of subjective refraction.

Technical Specifications

Compare Manual Phoropter Options

Also consider the illuminated Reichert 11636 if you prefer minus-cylinder notation, or the plus-cylinder Topcon VT-10 as a value alternative.

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