Description
Retinomax K-Plus 5 — Used Righton Handheld Autorefractor and Keratometer with Charging Station

Research published in the National Library of Medicine confirms the accuracy of Retinomax K-Plus platform measurements in measuring refractive error in pediatric populations — validating its role as the objective refraction standard of care for children, non-cooperative patients, and individuals with cognitive or physical limitations.
What’s Included
- Righton Retinomax K-Plus 5 handheld autorefractor/keratometer
- Charging station
- 1 battery pack (no extra battery pack available)
- Built-in printer with printer rolls
- Cover/case
- Power cable
- 90-day Digital Eye Center warranty
Condition & Warranty
Used. This Righton Retinomax K-Plus 5 has been tested and confirmed in excellent working order including full handheld autorefraction, keratometry, battery operation, and charging station function. The unit has been cleaned and is ready to use. The unit shows cosmetic wear consistent with pre-owned equipment. Note: only 1 battery pack is included — no extra battery pack is available. Covered by a 90-day warranty on parts and workmanship.
Why Practices Choose the Retinomax K-Plus 5
Fully handheld autorefraction and keratometry — sphere from -20.00D to +23.00D and cylinder ±12.00D cover the full clinical refractive range; corneal radius 5.00–11.00mm covers the full population for contact lens and pre-surgical keratometry; all measured while the examiner holds the instrument in any position with no chin rest or table required.
- Automatic axis compensation gyroscope — the K-Plus 5’s internal gyroscope measures the degree of instrument tilt and automatically corrects the cylinder axis reading regardless of how the examiner holds the device; valid axis data is obtained even when measuring a child on the floor, a patient in a wheelchair, or a supine hospital patient.
- Auto-capture alignment — 0.124-second measurement — the device triggers automatically when proper alignment is achieved; no manual button press during examination; 0.124-second acquisition minimizes the impact of patient movement and reduces measurement failures in non-cooperative patients.
- Auto Quick mode for maximum speed — if no measurement is made within 6 seconds, the device enters Quick mode with 0.07-second measurement acquisition; AQ is marked on the printout; enables rapid screening in high-volume pediatric programs where individual measurement time matters.
- Pediatric-specific design features — the K-Plus 5 includes Child Mode: a melody plays during measurement and a changing color display on the outside and inside of the device maintains children’s attention; designed specifically for cooperative measurement in infants and young children without sedation or cycloplegia.
- Built-in printer — immediate on-site results — the integrated printer produces refraction and keratometry printouts at point of care; no software, cable, or external printer required; results available for the chart immediately after measurement.
- Adjustable viewfinder diopter ±8D; arm 0–135° — the viewfinder adapts to the examiner’s refractive error without glasses; the viewfinder arm tilts from 0 to 135° for measurement from any angle regardless of patient posture or examiner position.
- Used pricing with 90-day warranty — complete Retinomax K-Plus 5 set with charging station at $8,800 with a 90-day warranty on parts and workmanship.
Clinical Applications
- Pediatric refraction — the primary clinical application for the Retinomax K-Plus 5; objective sphere, cylinder, and axis in children from infants through school age without tabletop positioning; essential for amblyopia screening, refractive error documentation, and spectacle prescription in children who cannot complete subjective refraction.
- Special needs and cognitive disability refraction — patients with autism spectrum disorder, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and other cognitive or physical conditions can receive objective refraction at any angle, distance, or seating position the examiner can access.
- Ambulatory and bedside examination — hospital patients, nursing home residents, post-operative patients restricted to supine positioning, and individuals in wheelchairs receive objective refraction without transfer to an examination chair; the Retinomax brings the refraction to the patient.
- Pediatric amblyopia screening programs — school vision screening, pediatric primary care office screening, and community eye health programs use the Retinomax K-Plus 5 for rapid objective refraction across large numbers of children in a time-efficient workflow.
- Pre-surgical keratometry in non-cooperative patients — K-Plus keratometry provides corneal curvature data for IOL power calculation and contact lens selection in pediatric cataract surgery, keratoconus assessment, and refractive surgical planning where standard keratometers cannot be used.
- Mobile eye care and outreach programs — the Retinomax K-Plus 5 travels in a bag; handheld battery operation and built-in printer bring objective refraction to schools, community centers, and mobile clinic sites without fixed equipment or power outlets at the exam station.
Who This Is For
- Pediatric ophthalmologists and optometrists — the Retinomax K-Plus 5 is the standard instrument for objective refraction in pediatric practice; practices managing amblyopia, strabismus, and pediatric refractive error depend on it for accurate objective baseline measurements in children.
- Special needs and developmental optometry practices — non-cooperative patients require handheld refraction capability; the Retinomax K-Plus 5 is designed specifically for this population and has no comparable alternative for truly handheld kerato-refraction.
- Hospital-based ophthalmology departments — bedside and ward refraction for hospitalized patients, ICU consultations, and post-operative assessments where patients cannot access standard examination equipment.
- Mobile eye care and outreach programs — handheld battery operation and built-in printer enable objective refraction at any location; the Retinomax brings full ARK capability to any setting in a single portable instrument.
Technical Specifications
| Spec | Detail |
| Manufacturer | Righton / Nikon |
| Model | Retinomax K-Plus 5 |
| Measurement Functions | Autorefraction, autokeratometry |
| Form Factor | Fully handheld, battery-operated |
| Sphere Range | -20.00D to +23.00D |
| Cylinder Range | ±12.00D |
| Axis Range | 0–180° |
| Keratometry Radius Range | 5.00–11.00 mm |
| Corneal Astigmatism | 0–12.00D |
| Minimum Pupil Size | Φ2.3 mm |
| PD Range | 1–83 mm |
| Measurement Time | 0.124 seconds (standard); 0.07 sec Auto Quick mode |
| Viewfinder Diopter | ±8D |
| Viewfinder Arm Angle | 0–135° |
| Axis Compensation | Automatic (internal gyroscope) |
| Measurement Trigger | Automatic alignment-based auto-capture |
| Printer | Built-in |
| Condition | Used |
| Warranty | 90-day Digital Eye Center warranty |
Compare Autorefractor Keratometer Options
| Model | Form Factor | Keratometry | Condition | Price |
| Retinomax K-Plus 5 (this unit) | Handheld | Yes | Used | $8,800 |
| Topcon KR-1 Autorefractor | Desktop | Yes | Used | $8,800 |
| Topcon KR-800S Autorefractor | Desktop | Yes | Used | $7,700 |
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