Topcon ACP-8 Acuity Chart

 With unique subjective refraction features, the HARK 599 is one-of-a-kind that remains competitive.

Overview

If you were wondering if your patients ever look over their shoulders at the acuity chart projector behind them and wonder about its power, capabilities, and design– we’re happy to inform you that it’s a no. As you do already know however your exam room’s acuity system display is exactly what they’re (trying) to look at and therefore you need something with power, and capability and maybe even design. The good news here is that Topcon delivers all three with their ACP-8 automated chart projector. Similar in nature to other acuity chart projectors such as the Marco CP-690, the Topcon version is connected via infrared remote control with 30-something charts and line isolation. On paper they seem basically the same however it’s in a clinical environment where the ACP-8 outcompetes similar models. Notably, the ACP’s nearly instant chart-change is almost twice as fast as the CP-690’s, and the remote control feels much more responsive that the competition’s. The bulbs illumination seems to produce slightly more contrast as well. Further, the ACP-8’s design allows for better housing and protection of the internal chart projection system- indicating to us that the Topcon should be far more reliable and robust than other similar models we’ve tested. It also looks like a Star Trek space ship and who doesn’t love that?