Description
What's Included
- Zeiss Clarus 500 ultra-widefield fundus camera unit
- FA fluorescein angiography module
- Integrated workstation with FORUM software
- Standard patient fixation and chin/head rest
- Power and data cables
- 6-month Digital Eye Center warranty
Condition & Warranty
Refurbished. This Zeiss Clarus 500 FA has been fully tested, optically aligned, and calibration-verified by a certified ophthalmic equipment technician. Covered by a 6-month warranty on parts and workmanship.
Zeiss Clarus 500 FA — Refurbished Ultra-Widefield Fundus Camera with Fluorescein Angiography
The Zeiss Clarus 500 FA delivers 133° single-capture ultra-widefield true color fundus photography and fluorescein angiography in one non-contact system — at a significantly lower price than the Clarus 700. Unlike scanning laser ophthalmoscope platforms, the Clarus 500 uses broadband LED illumination to produce natural tissue color: no red-free artifact, no pseudo-color rendering. This refurbished Zeiss Clarus 500 FA is fully tested, calibrated, and includes the FA module for dynamic retinal vascular imaging across the full posterior pole and peripheral retina. Non-mydriatic capture through a 3.3 mm pupil means faster clinic flow and less patient discomfort — without sacrificing the peripheral coverage retinal specialists need.
A National Library of Medicine study published in JAMA Ophthalmology confirms that ultra-widefield fluorescein angiography identifies peripheral retinal nonperfusion associated with proliferative diabetic retinopathy — pathology that standard 45°–60° cameras routinely miss.
Why Practices Choose the Zeiss Clarus 500 FA
- 133° single-capture ultra-widefield imaging — covers the posterior pole and peripheral retina in one shot; automated montage extends coverage to approximately 200°
- True color broadband LED imaging — natural tissue color from a non-laser illumination source; no red-free scanning laser artifacts that misrepresent subtle lesion color
- Fluorescein angiography (FA) — widefield dynamic angiography for retinal vascular disease, leakage mapping, neovascularization detection, and ischemia staging across the full peripheral retina
- Non-mydriatic for most patients — captures through a 3.3 mm pupil undilated; faster clinic workflow and improved patient comfort compared to dilated fundus photography
- Non-contact imaging — no lens, no applanation; comfortable for patients and fast to reposition between eyes
- Zeiss FORUM integration — longitudinal image comparison and multi-modal overlay within the Zeiss ecosystem; DICOM export for EMR integration
- Compact footprint — smaller physical footprint than scanning laser ultra-widefield systems; fits standard exam lanes and imaging rooms
Clinical Applications
The Zeiss Clarus 500 FA supports the full range of posterior segment imaging and angiography workflows in both clinic and imaging center settings.
- Diabetic retinopathy screening — 133° single-capture reveals peripheral neovascularization and ischemia beyond the ETDRS 7-field standard; FA identifies active leakage and neovascular extent
- Retinal vascular occlusion — FA maps ischemic area, collateral development, and macular edema extent across the full posterior pole and periphery
- Peripheral retinal pathology — lattice degeneration, peripheral tears, and detachment extent documented in a single widefield capture for laser treatment planning
- AMD monitoring — posterior pole and mid-peripheral drusen distribution documented; FA identifies active CNV and geographic atrophy boundaries
- Uveitis — widefield FA characterizes peripheral vasculitis and periphlebitis without lens contact in inflamed eyes
- Teleophthalmology and remote screening — 133° non-mydriatic images suitable for remote diabetic retinopathy grading without patient dilation
Who This Is For
- Retinal specialists and retina practices — FA plus 133° widefield coverage in one unit for diabetic retinopathy staging, vascular occlusion workup, and AMD management
- Comprehensive ophthalmology clinics — non-mydriatic widefield imaging improves DR screening throughput; FA module adds angiography without a separate dedicated angiographer
- Teleophthalmology and diabetic screening programs — 133° non-mydriatic captures deliver enough peripheral coverage for remote grading at scale
- Practices upgrading from standard 45° cameras — add peripheral coverage and dynamic FA without moving to a scanning laser platform
Technical Specifications
| Spec | Detail |
| Manufacturer | Carl Zeiss Meditec |
| Model | Clarus 500 |
| Field of View | Up to 133° single capture; ~200° with montage |
| Imaging Modalities | Color fundus, FA fluorescein angiography, red-free, infrared |
| Illumination | Broadband LED (true color — not pseudo-color SLO) |
| Min Pupil (non-mydriatic) | 3.3 mm |
| Min Pupil (mydriatic) | 2.0 mm |
| FAF Autofluorescence | Not available (Clarus 700 only) |
| ICG Angiography | Not available (Clarus 700 only) |
| Connectivity | Zeiss FORUM, DICOM |
| Condition | Refurbished |
| Warranty | 6 months |
Compare Zeiss Clarus Widefield Fundus Cameras
| Feature | Clarus 500 FA ($34,200) | Clarus 700 FA/FAF/ICG ($58,000) |
| Field of View | 133° / ~200° montage | 133° / ~200° montage |
| True Color Fundus | ✓ | ✓ |
| FA Angiography | ✓ | ✓ |
| FAF Autofluorescence | — | ✓ |
| ICG Angiography | — | ✓ |
| Price | $34,200 | $58,000 |
Need 200° panoramic coverage without angiography? See the Optos California P200DT — 200° ultra-widefield SLO imaging at a lower price point.
Questions about the Zeiss Clarus 500 FA? Contact us for availability and software version details.
