Refract safely from across the room or across the internet. Exceed your patients' expectations with a premium refraction experience. Featuring the thinnest, most compact design, incredibly fast lens exchange, and ultra-quiet operation, Phoroptor VRx Digital Refraction System sets a new standard in refraction.
Patients have the ability to compare multiple prescriptions in the blink of an eye, assuring the right results every time. Phoroptor VRx effortlessly integrates with EMR systems, and an extensive list of pre-test and acuity devices from both Reichert and other leading manufacturers. The ergonomic controller features a multi-function control knob with unmatched feel and versatility while the intuitive touchscreen interface has all the per-programmed and customizable test you'll need to streamline and personalize exams.
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Phoroptor VRx is designed & assembled in the USA.
Phoroptor is a registered trademark of Reichert, Inc.
Efficiently Balancing Practice and Personal Life
A Premium Refraction Experience – Phoroptor® VRx.
A skeptic embraces digital refaction. “ROI for the Phoroptor VRx exceeds expectations, paying for itself in less than 1 year.” - Jason Maasdam, OD |
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Faster, more efficient exams. “In the past, I could perform one comprehensive exam and a follow-up in an hour. With Phoroptor VRx, I see two comprehensive exams in that same hour. That amounts to a significant increase in patient capacity and revenue.” |
Inventing and reinventing. For over 90 years, the Phoroptor® name has been synonymous with the world's finest refracting instrument. Phoroptor® VRx continues with the same legendary engineering, quality, craftsmanship, and reliability – now with the speed and efficiency of a digital refraction. |
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Smallest design. Biggest impression. With the most compact digital refractor head available (12.2 W x 8 H x 2.8 D in. at a 64 mm PD), Phoroptor VRx is non-intimidating and allows for greater patient visibility. The sleek, refined and high-tech styling of Phoroptor VRx will impress all your current patients and help gain new ones. |
Impressively thin. To prevent patients from experiencing tunnel vision, Phoroptor VRx has the thinnest lens profile amongst digital refractors, at 26 mm. In fact, Phoroptor VRx has a thinner aperture than a manual Phoroptor. |
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Retractability To achieve the thinnest lens profile, Phoroptor VRx has external motorized prism lenses that slide in and out only as needed. |
Refined interior & exterior. Premium motors and metal housing provides Phoroptor VRx with incredibly fast and ultra-quiet lens exchanges. Unlike other digital refactors, your patients will hardly notice the lens movement. Phoroptor VRx is designed and hand-assembled by skilled technicians in Buffalo, New York, USA. |
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More cylinders. More horsepower. Refinement of cylinder power and axis can be accomplished using the familiar Jackson Cross Cylinder or the innovative Smart Cylinder method where cylinder power and axis are automatically bracketed based on the amount of cylinder in the patient’s prescription. Phoroptor VRx also features a Split Cylinder mode, where patients are simultaneously presented with two targets. |
Selectable drive modes. To increase efficiency and allow refraction to be delegated to trained technicians, Phoroptor VRx has pre-programmed and programmable test options. You can choose from pre-programmed tests including astigmatism, phoria, binocular balance, and near vision. Customize up to four user programmable sequences that can be easily modified or conveniently shared between Phoroptor VRx systems. |
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Automatic headlights. The RotoChart near point card is automatically illuminated, with two available brightness levels, when the reading rod is lowered into position. |
Precise handling and control. The Phoroptor VRx controller features a logically and ergonomically arranged keypad, designed to enhance the user experience. Buttons are grouped based on functionality for easy access: gray for data, blue for refraction, and black for acuity. Buttons are also LED backlit for better visibility in dimly lit exam rooms. |
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Multi-function knob. The Phoroptor VRx multi-function control knobis smooth rotating and has a solid feel comparableto the Ultramatic RX Master™ Phoroptor® dialsyou know and love, for unmatched controlknob versatility. |
Instant comparison. With a single touch, switch between final, subjective, unaided, auto refractor, or lensmeter data, allowing your patient to instantly visualize the difference in prescriptions. |
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Your digital dashboard. You can access all functions and settings of the intuitive user interface, through the integrated 10.4 inch tilting, touchscreen display |
Well connected & plays well with others. Phoroptor VRx seamlessly connects to Reichert lensmeters, auto refractors, and acuity systems, such as the ClearChart® 4 family of digital acuity systems along with a comprehensive list of non-Reichert compatible devices. (See Specifications). |
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Bluetooth® comes standard. Bluetooth is built into the Phoroptor VRx Central Unit and Reichert Bluetooth adapters (see Specifications) can be paired to connect an external instrument wirelessly. |
Effortless integration. Phoroptor VRx integrates with an extensive list of EMR systems, removing the risk of transcription error and increasing patient throughput. Phoroptor VRx can take advantage of an EMR system’s capability of bi-directional communication, allowing you to import and export refraction data. |
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Phoroptor is a registered trademark of Reichert, Inc.
Products: Included & Optional
16241 - Phoroptor VRx, Middle Mount
Includes: Phoroptor VRx Head Assembly, Central Unit, Controller
16242 - Phoroptor VRx with Prism, Middle Mount
Includes: Phoroptor VRx Head Assembly, Central Unit, Controller
Standard Included Accessories:
Optional Accessories:
Specifications:
Phoroptor Head:
Spherical Effects
+17.75 to -22.25 D
Steps
0.25 and 1.0 D
Cylinder Power
-8.0 to +8.0 D
Steps
0.25 and 1.0 D
Axis Adjustment
0° to 180°
Steps
1° and 10°
Cross Cylinder Test
±0.25 D
Prismatic Effects (Optional)
0.20 Prism Diopter per eye
Steps
0.50 Prism Diopter per eye 0.25 Prism Diopter per eye
Corneal Vertex Distance
16 mm
Pupil Distance
50 to 80 mm
Steps 1 mm binocular
Convergence
400 mm
Height Level of Eyes, adjustment
±3 mm
Leveling
via bubble level
Free Aperture
19 mm
Thickness of Housing at the Viewing Aperture
26 mm
Width x Height x Depth (at PD = 64 mm)
31 x 20.3 x 7.1 cm (12.2 x 8 x 2.8 in.)
Weight With Mount, Without Prism Compensator
4.42 kg (9.75 lb)
Weight With Mount, With Prism Compensator
4.65 kg (10.25 lb)
Weight Without Mount, Without Prism Compensator
3.95 kg (8.70 lb)
Weight Without Mount, With Prism Compensator
4.17 kg (9.20 lb)
Controller with Display:
Controller - Width x Height x Depth
23.4 x 4.6 x 16.8 cm (9.9 x 1.5 x 6.9 in.)
Display - Width x Height x Depth
22.4 x 15.7 x 1.5 cm (10 x 7 x 2.8 in.)
Central Unit:
Physical Specifications
Electrical Specifications
Device Compatibility:
As of February 2019
Lensmeters:
Reichert LensChek Plus
Reichert LensChek Pro
AL200 Auto Lensometer
AL500 Auto Lensometer
AL700 Auto Lensometer
Humphrey/Zeiss LA-XXX
Huvitz CLM-3100
Nidek LM-600P
Nidek LM-1000P
Nidek LM-1200
Tomey TL-XXXX
Topcon CL-XXX
Visionix/Luneau L70
Visionix/Luneau VX40
Auto Refractors:
Reichert OptoChek Plus
Reichert RK600
Reichert RK700
Canon R-XX
Canon RK-XX
Canon RK-F1
Humphrey HARK-XXX
Huvitz MRK-XXXX
Marco AR-30
Nidek AR-1/ARK-1
Nidek AR-800
Nidek ARK-XXXX
Nidek OPD-Scan II
Nidek OPD-Scan III
Nidek RKT-7700
Nidek Tonoref II
Nikon Retinomax K2
Nikon Retinomax K+3
Nikon Speedy K
Right Medical Retinomax K2
Right Medical Retinomax K+3
Right Medical Speedy K
Tomey RC-800
Tomey TC-4000
Topcon KR-1
Topcon KR-1W
Topcon KR-800S
Topcon KR-800PA
Topcon KR-8000/8000P
Topcon KR-8800
Topcon KR-8900
Topcon RM-8000
Topcon RM-8800
Topcon RM-8900
Visionix VX-100
Visionix/Luneau L67
Projectors:
Reichert ClearChart 4 Series
Reichert ClearChart 3P
Reichert ClearChart 2
Reichert AP250
L29 Typ 17D
M300
M&S Smart System 20/20
Polastar
EMR Compatibility:
As of February 2019
* denotes bi-directional communication
Compulink *
Crystal Practice Management *
EMR Logic/Optimed
Epic
EyeMD EMR
First Insight Maximeyes *
IFA Systems *
Management Plus
MD Intellesys
Medflow (Allscripts)
Next Gen
OD Link
Officemate/Eyefinity *
Revolution EHR
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