Refracting Instrument

The original and best refracting instrument, Phoroptor® continues to be the industry standard after more than 100 years, offering world-renown mechanical quality and craftsmanship. The Reichert Phoroptor is the only American designed and engineered manual refracting instrument.

Every Phoroptor has that unmistakable feel of quality. The smooth rotation of the dials. The virtual absence of “play” in the mechanisms. The precise, solid click of the control knobs. These are constant reminders that you’re using the world’s finest refracting instrument. It’s a fit and feel no one can duplicate, any more than they can duplicate the Phoroptor’s optical quality, accuracy, and reliability.

While you might refer to a refracting instrument as just a “phoropter,” the original, trademarked, patented and most trusted name is the Phoroptor from Reichert. We trademarked the name in 1922. The proper spelling is with an “or.” Remember, “refractor” is spelled with an “or” and so is Phoroptor.