Reichert Auto Lensometer AL-700 Used

Description

What’s Included

• Reichert AL-700 Auto Lensometer main unit
• Power cord
• Thermal paper roll
• Dust cover
• 90-day Digital Eye Center warranty

Condition & Warranty

Used. This Reichert AL-700 auto lensometer has been inspected and tested for accurate lens power measurement across its full sphere and cylinder range. Covered by a 90-day warranty on parts and workmanship.

Auto Lensometer Reichert AL-700 — Used Automated Lensmeter

The Reichert AL-700 auto lensometer delivers fast, reliable measurement of spectacle lens power across single-vision, bifocal, progressive, and prism prescriptions. This auto lensometer features an automatic lens detection system that eliminates manual wheel-turning — place the lens on the stage and the instrument reads sphere (±25D), cylinder (±10D), and axis instantly. A 5.7-inch color tilting LCD presents results at a glance, while a built-in thermal printer produces hard-copy records for patient files. With USB and RS-232C ports for integration with practice management software, the Reichert AL-700 auto lensometer fits seamlessly into modern optical dispensing workflows.

A research published in Photochemical & Photobiological Sciences (National Library of Medicine) highlights the clinical importance of accurately measuring UV transmission in spectacle lenses — a capability built into the AL-700 via its 375nm UV channel, enabling practitioners to verify UV protection in patient eyewear at the point of dispensing.

Why Practices Choose the Reichert AL-700 Auto Lensometer

• Automatic lens detection — no manual focusing required; the instrument identifies the optical center and reads power the moment a lens is placed on the stage, cutting measurement time per frame significantly.
• UV measurement at 375nm — built-in UV channel lets practitioners verify UV protection in spectacle lenses and sunglasses, adding a meaningful clinical quality-control step at dispensing.
• Wide power range — sphere ±25D and cylinder ±10D accommodate high-power prescriptions from aphakic and keratoconus patients without switching instruments.
• Space-saving vertical design — upright footprint uses significantly less counter space than horizontal lensmeters, a practical advantage in compact dispensing areas.
• 5.7-inch color tilting LCD — large, angle-adjustable display reduces operator squinting and eye strain during high-volume dispensing shifts.
• Integrated thermal printer — prints measurement records on demand; no external printer needed, keeping the dispensary counter uncluttered.
• USB and RS-232C connectivity — transfers lens power data directly to practice management systems, eliminating manual transcription errors.
• PD range 45–85mm — handles adult and pediatric frames without additional accessories.

Clinical Applications

• New spectacle verification — confirm that delivered lenses match the prescribed sphere, cylinder, and axis before dispensing to the patient.
• Progressive lens mapping — locate the optical center and distance/near zones on progressive addition lenses to mark correctly for edging.
• UV protection screening — use the 375nm UV channel to verify that claimed UV-blocking lenses actually meet protection standards for patient safety.
• High-power Rx handling — measure aphakic lenses and high myopic prescriptions up to ±25D sphere without instrument limitations.
• Pre-adjustment lens checks — quickly verify patient’s existing prescription at chair-side before refraction to establish a baseline.

Who This Is For

• Optical dispensaries and retail opticians looking for a fast, automated workflow with printer output and PC connectivity.
• Ophthalmology and optometry practices that dispense in-office and need an integrated lensmeter for high-volume prescription verification.
• Mobile eye care units where the vertical compact footprint preserves limited counter space in van or trailer setups.
• Academic optometry programs seeking a reliable, user-friendly auto lensometer for student training on progressive and prism lenses.

Technical Specifications

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