Description
What’s Included
- Reichert 11635B Ultramatic RX Master Phoroptor (plus cylinder)
- 90-day Digital Eye Center warranty
Condition & Warranty
Used. This unit has been checked and tested, and it receives a full cleaning service before shipping: every lens is individually cleaned and the controls are lubricated. It shows normal signs of prior use. The metal stand used to hold the unit for photography is not included; the phoropter mounts on your existing refractor arm. Covered by a 90-day warranty on parts and workmanship.
Reichert 11635B Phoropter — Used Plus-Cylinder Manual Refractor
The Reichert 11635B phoropter is the black, plus-cylinder version of the Ultramatic RX Master Phoroptor, the manual refractor that has long been a standard in eye-care exam lanes. With the Reichert 11635B phoropter, the examiner dials sphere, cylinder power and cylinder axis by hand while the patient compares lens choices, making it a dependable tool for everyday subjective refraction. Because the instrument is fully mechanical, there is no software, no power supply and no boot-up time: it is ready the moment the patient sits down. This used Reichert 11635B phoropter covers a sphere range of −19.00 D to +16.75 D, cylinder power to 6.00 D and a 0–20 prism diopter rotary prism.
Phoropter-based subjective refraction remains an active research topic; a study indexed by the National Library of Medicine examines refining the refraction endpoint with a conventional phoropter.
Why Practices Choose the Reichert 11635B Phoropter
- Plus-cylinder optics — suits clinicians and training programs that refract in plus-cylinder notation.
- Wide sphere range — −19.00 D to +16.75 D in 0.25 D steps, plus a +0.12 D auxiliary sphere for fine endpoints.
- Cylinder to 6.00 D — 0.25 D steps with a double 0–180° axis scale in 5° graduations.
- ±0.25 D cross cylinder — for Jackson cross-cylinder refinement of axis and power.
- Geared rotary prism — 0–20 prism diopters in 1 prism diopter graduations for phorias and binocular balance.
- 48–75 mm PD adjustment — 1 mm graduations to align each lens battery with the patient’s pupils.
- Fully mechanical — no electronics, software or power supply to maintain.
See the Reichert Ultramatic Phoroptor in Action
An independent educational overview of the Reichert Ultramatic Phoroptor’s mechanical lens-wheel system, the same platform as the 11635B.
Clinical Applications
- Subjective refraction — determining spectacle prescriptions for myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism.
- Astigmatism refinement — cross-cylinder checks of cylinder axis and power.
- Binocular balancing — equalizing accommodation between the two eyes.
- Phoria and vergence testing — using the rotary prisms.
- Near-vision assessment — evaluating reading additions at 5–28 in working distances.
Who This Is For
- Optometrists and ophthalmologists who refract in plus cylinder.
- Practices adding or replacing an exam lane on a budget.
- Optometry and ophthalmic technician training programs.
- Satellite offices and mobile clinics that want a refractor with no power requirement.
Technical Specifications
| Spec | Detail |
| Manufacturer | Reichert |
| Model | 11635B Ultramatic RX Master Phoroptor |
| Type | Manual refractor for subjective refraction |
| Cylinder Type | Plus cylinder |
| Sphere Range | −19.00 D to +16.75 D in 0.25 D steps |
| Auxiliary Sphere | +0.12 D (auxiliary dial) |
| Cylinder Power | 0.00 D to 6.00 D in 0.25 D steps |
| Cylinder Axis | Double 0–180° scale, 5° graduations |
| Cross Cylinder | ±0.25 D |
| Rotary Prism | 0–20 prism diopters, 1 prism diopter graduations |
| Interpupillary Distance | 48–75 mm, 1 mm graduations |
| Vertex Distance | 13.75 mm nominal |
| Reading Distance | 5–28 in (centimeter and diopter scales) |
| Power Requirements | None – fully mechanical |
| Condition | Used |
| Warranty | 90-day Digital Eye Center warranty on parts and workmanship |
Compare Plus-Cylinder Phoropter Options
| Feature | Reichert 11635B | Reichert 11635 | Topcon VT-10 Plus Cyl | Marco RT-700-LED Plus Cyl |
| Cylinder Type | Plus | Plus | Plus | Plus |
| Sphere Range | −19.00 to +16.75 D | −19.00 to +16.75 D | −19.00 to +16.75 D | −19.00 to +16.75 D |
| Cylinder Power | 0–6.00 D | 0–6.00 D | 0–6.00 D (8.00 D with aux. lens) | 0–6.00 D (8.00 D with aux. lens) |
| Rotary Prism | 0–20Δ | 0–20Δ | 0–20Δ | 0–20Δ |
| PD Range | 48–75 mm | 48–75 mm | 48–75 mm | 48–75 mm |
| Internal Illumination | No | No | No | LED |
| Condition | Used | Used | Used | Brand new |
| Price | $3,080 | $2,860 | $2,631 | $3,080 |
Also consider the Reichert 11635 Plus Cylinder Phoropter for the same Ultramatic RX Master platform, or the Marco RT-700-LED Plus Cylinder Phoropter if you prefer illuminated scales.
Questions about the Reichert 11635B Phoropter? Contact us for availability and shipping details.
