Metal Distometer

Haag Streit recently discontinued their Metal Distometer but Richmond Products now offers an eqivalent shipping now! Aggressive price of $ 150 gets Metal Distometer, Conversion Dial and instructions. 

 

When the Haag Streit metal distometer (aka Vertexometer) was discontinued, many users were upset because they prefer the more durable metal Distometer instead of the Lightweight Plastic Distometer currently offered.

 

Many practitioners see the vertex distance as increasingly important when correction is greater than 4.00 diopters. The Distometer (or Vertex Distance) gauge is designed to accurately measure the vertex distance between the apex of the cornea and real surface of the trial lens or the inside surface of the spectacle Rx lens. The Conversion Disc is then used to convert the vertex distance into an equivalent lens power for the estimated distance from the eye to the final Rx. 

 

Patients have been demanding greater Rx accuracy due in part to the increasing popularity of custom progressive addition lenses, many of which require a vertex distance for accurate prescription calculation. This is especially true for the higher power lenses required by Low Vision patients. Further, the increasing use of prisms for Orthoptic exercises or Vision Therapy require accurate assessment of the vertex distance.  6755R

 

See the ‘Technical Data’ tab for our Technical Bulletin and Instructions on this product.

 

This Metal Distometer and conversion dial are well made for years of reliable use.

 

RP# 6755R

GL# 675500