Clearance and Open-Box Ophthalmic Equipment
The Clearance - Open Box collection is where eye-care practices, optical shops, and refraction labs equip a lane for less than the cost of buying new. These are genuine current-generation instruments — demo and display units, lightly handled customer returns, and short-run overstock — that never entered full clinical service or were only briefly used. Because US Ophthalmic is the equipment provider and not a pass-through middleman, every clearance unit is backed by the same people who build our own EZER line, staff our in-house technical and repair department, and stand behind US warranty and service.
That distinction matters most on a discounted purchase. Each open-box unit is inspected and function-checked by our technicians before it is listed, so you are buying an instrument that has been verified rather than sold blindly "as-is." You still get access to spare parts, calibration, and after-sale support from a US-based team, which means a clearance price does not have to mean a clearance level of support. Availability here is limited — most listings are single units — so the model you want today may not be here next week.
How to choose clearance and open-box equipment
- Understand the condition: Open box does not mean broken. These units may show minor cosmetic signs of handling, but they are inspected and function-verified before listing. Ask what a specific unit was before it came back — demo, display, or return — so you know exactly what you are buying.
- Confirm the warranty term: A lower price should not cost you protection. Clearance units are backed by US Ophthalmic, but coverage length can vary by item, so confirm the exact warranty term on the specific unit you are considering before you commit.
- Serviceability and parts: Buy from a provider who can keep the instrument running for years. Our in-house repair department and spare-parts inventory mean a clearance auto ref-keratometer or lensmeter can be calibrated, serviced, and repaired locally rather than shipped overseas.
- Check what is included: Accessories drive real cost. Verify that chinrests, printers, cables, power supplies, mounts, and software are part of the unit, since open-box packaging is occasionally incomplete. A complete unit at clearance pricing is the true value.
- Match the device to your workflow: The best deal is the instrument you will actually use daily. Pick the unit that fits your exam lane, patient volume, and services offered — a discounted perimeter, chart projector, or vision screener only pays off if it belongs in your workflow.
- Move quickly on single units: Clearance inventory is one-of-a-kind. When a model matching your needs appears, request a quote promptly, because these listings are typically individual units and do not restock.
What you may find in this collection
Clearance stock rotates, but the collection typically spans the core of a refraction and diagnostic lane — auto ref-keratometers, lensmeters, chart projectors, perimeters, and vision screeners. Below are representative open-box models that have appeared here so you can see the range and match a unit to your practice.
| Model | Device type | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Ezer ERK-9200 | Auto ref-keratometer | Practices wanting Ezer's touchscreen auto ref-keratometer at a clearance price |
| Luxvision KR-800 | Keratometer | Corneal curvature readings and contact-lens work on a tighter budget |
| ELM-9200 | Digital auto lensmeter | Reading current prescriptions, including progressive, UV, and blue-light lenses |
| Unicos ACP-9000 | Auto chart projector | Space-saving visual-acuity testing in the exam lane |
| Frey AP-300 | Automated perimeter (visual field) | Glaucoma and visual-field workups without a new-unit budget |
| Adaptica Kaleidos | Binocular vision screener | Fast screening for pediatric, school, and community settings |
Frequently asked questions
What does "open box" mean at US Ophthalmic? An open-box unit is a genuine instrument that has been unboxed but has little or no clinical use — typically a demo, display, or lightly handled customer return, or short-run overstock. Before it reaches this collection, our in-house technicians inspect and function-check it. It may show minor cosmetic signs of handling, but it is verified working, not sold sight-unseen.
Do clearance and open-box units come with a warranty? Yes. Clearance units are backed by US Ophthalmic and our US-based service team, so you are not buying without protection. Coverage length can differ from a brand-new purchase and can vary by unit, so we recommend confirming the exact warranty term on the specific item before you order.
Is open box the same as refurbished or used? Not quite. A used unit is sold as-is with prior service history, and a refurbished unit has been rebuilt and reconditioned. An open-box unit sits between: it is essentially new stock that was opened, then inspected and function-verified. It generally has minimal use, which is why it can be priced below new while remaining close to new condition.
Can you service the instrument and supply parts later? Yes. As the provider, we operate an in-house technical and repair department and stock spare parts, including for our own EZER line. A clearance instrument can be calibrated, serviced, and repaired through US Ophthalmic rather than shipped abroad, so a discounted purchase still has long-term support behind it.
How do I reserve a clearance unit? Because most listings here are single units that do not restock, the fastest path is to request a quote on the model you want. Our team confirms current availability, the exact configuration and included accessories, and the warranty term, then helps you finalize the order before the unit is gone.
