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    Looking for Distometer

    With the increasing popularity of lenses that require vertext distance to get the optimum results, we are looking for a distometer to give us the most accurate reading of the vertext distance. It is our opinion that the little box that Hoya gave us to try their ID lens years ago, or even the pupilometer isn't as accurate as the distometer.
    We went to order a distometer through Hilco and was told that they are on indefinite back order, and so we need to locate a source to purchase one. If anyone has any other ideas or know where we can get a distometer, please resond.

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    Quote Originally Posted by THE MEB View Post
    With the increasing popularity of lenses that require vertext distance to get the optimum results, we are looking for a distometer to give us the most accurate reading of the vertext distance. It is our opinion that the little box that Hoya gave us to try their ID lens years ago, or even the pupilometer isn't as accurate as the distometer.
    We went to order a distometer through Hilco and was told that they are on indefinite back order, and so we need to locate a source to purchase one. If anyone has any other ideas or know where we can get a distometer, please resond.



    There are 2 of them at e-bay


    at http://shop.ebay.com/items/distometer?_dmd=1&_sop=12

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    Been seeing them on Ebay, now and then.

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    Quote Originally Posted by THE MEB View Post
    If anyone has any other ideas or know where we can get a distometer, please resond.
    AMCON Eyecare Supply lists on in their 2008 catalogue. 2008 price $146.00 with wheel. 1-800-255-6161
    Web: amconlabs.com

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    Quote Originally Posted by THE MEB View Post
    With the increasing popularity of lenses that require vertext distance to get the optimum results, we are looking for a distometer to give us the most accurate reading of the vertext distance. It is our opinion that the little box that Hoya gave us to try their ID lens years ago, or even the pupilometer isn't as accurate as the distometer.
    We went to order a distometer through Hilco and was told that they are on indefinite back order, and so we need to locate a source to purchase one. If anyone has any other ideas or know where we can get a distometer, please resond.
    I purchased one on E-Bay a few months ago, in excellent condition, for $35.00
    Original packaging, too. Good luck.
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    Found this - "only" $119, but that's relatively cheap compared to Amcon, etc:

    http://www.west-op.com/distometer.html
    -Steve

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