Description
What’s Included
- Reichert 11636 minus cylinder illuminated phoropter
- Power cable (as photographed)
- 90-day Digital Eye Center warranty
Condition & Warranty
Used. Tested before listing — sphere/cylinder/axis dials verified across full range, prism dial verified, illuminated reading scales confirmed functional, lens turret confirmed clean. Cleaned. Covered by a 90-day warranty on parts and workmanship.
Reichert 11636 — Used Minus Cylinder Illuminated Phoropter
The Reichert 11636 is the illuminated variant of Reichert’s classic minus-cylinder phoropter (predecessor 11625B) — adding internally illuminated reading scales for low-light exam rooms. This used reichert 11636 ships ready as a complete refraction station for any standard exam-lane stand.
The 11636 features a full sphere range of -19.00 D to +16.75 D in 0.25 D steps, a minus cylinder range of 0.00 to -8.00 D in 0.25 D steps, and a 0–180° axis dial in 1° increments. Built-in cross cylinders, prism, retinoscopy and Maddox rod accessories cover the full clinical refraction workflow.
According to a National Library of Medicine-indexed study (J Cataract Refract Surg, 2021), agreement between subjective phoropter refraction and objective autorefraction depends heavily on operator-instrument interaction — the precision-machined 0.25 D steps and clearly-illuminated reading scales the 11636 was built to provide.
Why Practices Choose the Reichert 11636
Internally illuminated reading scales — the key feature over the 11625B; readable in dim exam rooms without separate room lighting.- Minus cylinder design — the dispensary convention used in most US optometry practices.
- Sphere -19 D to +16.75 D in 0.25 D steps — full clinical refraction range.
- Cylinder 0 to -8 D in 0.25 D steps — covers virtually all astigmatic prescriptions.
- Axis 0–180° in 1° steps — precise axis adjustment for fine astigmatism work.
- Built-in cross cylinder — for axis and power refinement during JCC technique.
- Built-in prism, Maddox rod, retinoscope lenses — full refraction workflow without external attachments.
- Reichert build quality — same precision-machined platform as Reichert’s flagship phoropter line.
Clinical Applications
- Subjective refraction — primary refraction workflow in chair-based exam.
- JCC astigmatism refinement — built-in cross cylinder for axis and power adjustment.
- Phoria and tropia evaluation — built-in prism and Maddox rod.
- Pediatric refraction — 1° axis steps allow precise adjustment in young patients.
- Pre-surgical refraction — illuminated scales reduce reading errors at low ambient light.
Who This Is For
- Optometry and general ophthalmology practices wanting an illuminated minus-cylinder phoropter at a sub-$3K used price point.
- Multi-doctor groups standardizing on Reichert across refraction stations.
- Practices replacing an aging 11625B (non-illuminated) with the illuminated 11636 variant.
- Buyers in dim exam rooms where readable scales matter more than the cost premium.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
| Type | Minus cylinder illuminated refraction phoropter |
| Sphere range | -19.00 D to +16.75 D in 0.25 D steps |
| Cylinder range | 0.00 to -8.00 D in 0.25 D steps |
| Axis range | 0–180° in 1° steps |
| Cross cylinder | Built-in (JCC) |
| Prism | Built-in rotary prism |
| Maddox rod | Built-in |
| Reading scales | Internally illuminated |
| Manufacturer | Reichert (USA) |
| Condition | Used — tested before listing |
| Warranty | 90-day DEC warranty on parts and workmanship |
Compare Phoropter Options
Where this Reichert 11636 fits in DEC’s phoropter inventory:
| Model | Cylinder | Illumination | Brand | Price | Notes |
| Reichert 11636 | Minus | Illuminated scales | Reichert | $2,750 | Illuminated upgrade — this listing |
| Reichert 11625B | Minus | Standard (non-illuminated) | Reichert | $2,750 | Predecessor — entry tier |
| Leica 11625B | Minus | Standard | Leica | $2,200 | Leica brand alternative |
Looking for the lower-priced non-illuminated Reichert? See the Reichert 11625B. Want a Leica-branded alternative? See the Leica 11625B.
Questions about the Reichert 11636? Contact us for current availability or accessories.
