The CL-200 suits optometry practices, ophthalmology clinics, optical dispensaries, and lens-finishing benches. An operator places a lens on the magnetic table, reads the result on the 5.7-inch colour display, and prints it. The instrument accepts lens diameters from 5 to 100 ed, so rimless blanks, finished spectacle lenses, and small lenses all pass through the same instrument.
Before a refraction, a reading of the patient's current spectacles gives the examiner a starting point. After glazing, the same reading confirms that the finished pair matches the prescription, and the thermal slip stays with the order, saving the need to rewrite figures by hand. Prism can be shown in X-Y or P-B form, which suits a practice that prefers one convention for its records and wants the same layout on every printed slip.
Progressive lenses are where the instrument earns its place. The magnetic table holds small progressive lenses, so a dispenser can read them without struggling to keep them still. Contact lenses are measured with the lens plate and ring accessories supplied for the purpose.
In a workshop or a practice back room, the green beam removes the need for Abbe compensation, and the menu step of 0.01, 0.12 or 0.25 suits both routine checks and fine ones. The two RS232C ports and the USB port connect the instrument to other equipment, and the automatic shutdown after 10 minutes protects the unit during idle periods. Because the display, table and printer sit in one slim body, the instrument takes little bench space and stays within easy reach of the operator.