Description
What’s Included
- Topcon CV-5000 digital phoropter head
- KB-50S control box with integrated color touchscreen
- Topcon PS-Unit (power supply unit)
- Connection cables
- Refraction table, mounting arm, and chart projector are NOT included
- 90-day Digital Eye Center warranty
Condition & Warranty
Used. This Topcon CV-5000 digital phoropter package has been fully tested and is in excellent working order. The internal lens discs rotate instantly and quietly, the KB-50S touch interface is sharp and responsive, and the communication links between the controller, phoropter head, and power supply operate flawlessly. The unit shows minor cosmetic signs of use, as expected for used automated clinical equipment. Covered by a 90-day warranty on parts and workmanship.
Topcon CV-5000 Digital Phoropter — Used with KB-50S One-Dial Controller
The Topcon CV-5000 is an automated digital refraction system designed to replace the traditional manual phoropter with faster lens changes, reproducible results, and far less operator strain. This package includes the KB-50S one-dial controller, an intuitive terminal with a 10.4-inch color LCD touchscreen: the dial speeds up sphere, cylinder, and prism changes in response to the patient’s answers, while most functions can also be driven from the keyboard or touchscreen. By automating lens changes, the Topcon CV-5000 shortens refraction times and eliminates the shoulder strain of manual dial turning.
Engineered for the modern exam lane, the CV-5000 features high-speed lens disc rotation, so lenses switch almost instantly and the patient’s accommodation stays controlled between comparisons. Its small optical head keeps the patient’s face visible and the room feeling open, the color-coded cross cylinder streamlines astigmatism refinement, and up to five personalized refraction programs let each doctor run exams their own way. The system records a full 21-point refraction and imports baseline data directly from auto refractors and lensmeters, eliminating transcription errors and enabling instant comparison between the old prescription and the new result.
Research published in the National Library of Medicine evaluated spectacle prescriptions generated with an automated binocular phoropter and found their accuracy comparable to conventional subjective refraction, supporting automated refraction platforms in routine clinical use.
Why Practices Choose the Topcon CV-5000 & KB-50S
- One-dial KB-50S interface — the color touchscreen controller with ergonomic dial lets the technician or doctor adjust sphere, cylinder, and prism without leaving their seat.
- High-speed lens rotation — lens discs change instantly, preventing accommodation drops and giving the patient a smoother, faster subjective comparison.
- Color-coded cross cylinder — streamlines astigmatism testing and axis refinement during the subjective workup.
- Small optical head — the compact phoropter body keeps the patient’s expression visible and the exam experience open rather than intimidating.
- Pre-test data import — connects with auto refractors and lensmeters to load baseline data instantly, eliminating manual entry errors.
- Instant old/new comparison — switch between the patient’s previous prescription and the new subjective result with one touch to demonstrate the improvement.
- Binocular test support — image separation through red and green filters or circular polarization, matched to the linked test chart.
Clinical Applications
- High-efficiency subjective refractions producing precise eyeglass and contact lens prescriptions in a fraction of the manual exam time.
- Astigmatism refinement protocols using the color-coded cross cylinder for fast, repeatable axis and power refinement.
- Binocular vision testing with red/green or polarized image separation matched to the connected chart.
- Premium exam lane upgrades modernizing the primary refraction lane with a high-tech, paperless diagnostic flow.
Who This Is For
- High-volume optometrists and ophthalmologists who want faster patient turnaround without manual exam fatigue.
- Modern multi-doctor clinics that need standardized digital refractions feeding EMR systems automatically.
- Private practices replacing aging mechanical refractor arms with proven automated technology at a used-equipment price.
Technical Specifications
| Spec | Detail |
| Model | Topcon CV-5000 with KB-50S controller |
| Type | Automated digital phoropter system |
| Controller | KB-50S one-dial controller with 10.4-inch color LCD touchscreen |
| Power system | Topcon PS-Unit (included) |
| Refraction protocol | Full 21-point refraction capability |
| Refraction programs | Up to 5 user-defined personalized programs |
| Data integration | Automatic data input from pre-test instruments; EMR-ready connectivity |
| Binocular separation | Red/green filters or circular polarization (chart-dependent) |
| Condition | Used |
| Warranty | 90-day warranty on parts and workmanship |
Compare Automated Phoropter Options
| Feature | Topcon CV-5000 w/ KB-50S (this unit) | Nidek RT-5100 + SC-1600 | Nidek RT-5100 w/ Control Box |
| Bundled acuity chart | None (phoropter + controller) | SC-1600 17-inch polarized LCD | None (phoropter + control box) |
| Controller | KB-50S 10.4-inch color touchscreen with dial | Color touchscreen console with dial | Control box with printer |
| Condition / warranty | Used / 90-day | Used / 90-day | Used / 90-day |
| Price | $7,150 | $8,250 | $6,600 |
Also consider the Nidek RT-5100 with SC-1600 LCD chart if you want a chart bundled in, or the Nidek RT-5100 with control box as a lower-cost alternative.
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