Reichert Technologies
U.S. ophthalmic-instruments manufacturer (subsidiary of Ametek Inc.) — focused on non-contact tonometry, refraction, and ophthalmic-vital-signs diagnostics for primary eye care and ophthalmology. Distinct from imaging-modality OEMs (Zeiss, Heidelberg, Topcon, Optos) — Reichert's product line covers diagnostic instruments adjacent to imaging rather than retinal / OCT imaging itself.
Company history
- 1885 — Reichert Optical founded.
- 20th century — establishes broad ophthalmic-diagnostic instrumentation business.
- Late 20th / early 21st century — Ametek Inc. acquires; Reichert continues as a brand.
- 2020s — non-contact tonometry, refraction, lensometry product lines remain core.
Product line
Tonometry
- Reichert 7CR — Corneal-Compensated IOP non-contact tonometer.
- Reichert 7 — non-contact tonometer.
- Tono-Pen AVIA / XL — handheld applanation tonometer.
Refraction
- ClearChart digital acuity systems.
- VRx Digital Phoropter.
- PhoroMaster manual phoropter.
Lensometry / lab
- AL550 / 750 / 850 — automated lensmeters.
Ophthalmic vital signs
- Vital Signs integrated diagnostic stations combining IOP / refraction / acuity.
Distinctive technology
- Corneal compensation in IOP (Reichert 7CR) — adjusts for corneal hysteresis in non-contact tonometry; clinically meaningful in glaucoma management.
- No-air-puff tonometry options on selected configurations — improves patient comfort.
- Ophthalmic-diagnostic adjacency — Reichert's product set sits alongside imaging modalities rather than replacing them.
Market position
Top-tier ophthalmic diagnostic-instrument vendor — particularly visible in optometry and primary eye care globally. Smaller imaging-modality footprint than dedicated OCT vendors but adjacent product set commonly co-located in eye-care offices.
Refurb posture
- Active refurb supply — tonometers and refraction equipment turn over on multi-year cycles in optometry / ophthalmology offices.
- Reichert 7CR and Tono-Pen are the most-refurbished items.