Description
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What’s Included
- Topcon SL-1E slit lamp biomicroscope (unit only, no tonometer)
- Power cable (as photographed)
- 6-month Digital Eye Center warranty
Condition & Warranty
Refurbished. Tested and refurbished before listing — slit width and length controls verified, magnification turret stops confirmed, joystick movement and slit centration verified, illumination output measured, optics cleaned and aligned. Covered by a 6-month warranty on parts and workmanship.
Topcon SL-1E — Refurbished Compact Slit Lamp Biomicroscope
The Topcon SL-1E is Topcon’s classic entry-tier compact slit lamp — a sturdy, simple anterior-segment exam instrument with halogen illumination and 2-step magnification turret. This refurbished topcon sl-1e ships as a unit-only configuration (no tonometer) for practices wanting a clean dedicated examination slit lamp at a sub-$2K price.
The SL-1E delivers the core slit-lamp clinical functions practices rely on every day — variable slit width and length, slit rotation, cobalt blue and red-free filters, and a stable joystick base. Built on Topcon’s long-running benchtop slit-lamp platform, the SL-1E remains in active service in thousands of practices worldwide. Compact footprint fits standard exam-lane tables.
According to a National Library of Medicine-indexed study (Indian J Ophthalmol, 2025), the slit lamp remains the central anterior-segment diagnostic instrument across optometry and ophthalmology — supporting the foundational examination workflow the Topcon SL-1E was designed for.
Why Practices Choose the SL-1E
2-step magnification turret — fast 10× / 16× change, the most-used slit-lamp magnifications.- Halogen illumination — bright, even slit beam with simple bulb-change service.
- Variable slit width and length — full clinical control over slit dimensions.
- Cobalt blue + red-free filters — fluorescein staining and red-free retinal-vessel views.
- Stable joystick base — precise centration and Z-axis fine adjustment.
- Compact footprint — fits standard exam-lane tables without crowding.
- Refurbished by DEC — optics cleaned and aligned, full functional verification.
- Topcon parts network — extensive US service and consumable availability.
Clinical Applications
- Anterior segment examination — cornea, conjunctiva, iris, lens, anterior chamber.
- Fluorescein staining evaluation — dry-eye and corneal-abrasion workup with cobalt blue filter.
- Contact lens fitting and follow-up — fit and corneal-health assessment.
- Dry-eye workup — tear-film and meibomian-gland evaluation.
- Cataract evaluation — lens-opacity grading with slit-section technique.
- Post-op slit-lamp exams — cataract, refractive, and corneal surgery follow-up.
Who This Is For
- Optometry practices wanting a clean dedicated exam slit lamp without tonometer integration.
- Multi-doctor groups needing a second or backup slit lamp at a budget price.
- Satellite offices, screening clinics, and occupational-health practices.
- Pediatric and primary-care offices using basic anterior-segment exam.
- Buyers wanting a DEC-refurbished Topcon unit with 6-month warranty.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
| Type | Benchtop slit lamp biomicroscope |
| Magnification | 2-step turret (10× / 16×) |
| Illumination | Halogen |
| Slit controls | Variable width, length, rotation |
| Filters | Cobalt blue, red-free |
| Tonometer | Not included (unit-only configuration) |
| Base | Joystick benchtop |
| Manufacturer | Topcon (Japan) |
| Condition | Refurbished |
| Warranty | 6-month DEC warranty on parts and workmanship |
Compare Topcon Slit Lamp Options
Where this Topcon SL-1E fits in DEC’s Topcon slit lamp inventory:
| Model | Tonometer | Condition | Price | Notes |
| Topcon SL-1E Refurbished | No (unit only) | Refurbished | $1,990 | DEC refurb, 6-mo warranty — this listing |
| Topcon SL-1E Used + Optilasa | Optilasa R-900 | Used | $1,870 | Used variant with tonometer — in stock |
| Topcon SL-2E | CSO Z800 | Used | $3,080 | Mid-tier with tonometer — in stock |
| Topcon SL-3E | Optilasa | Used | $3,080 | 3-step turret — in stock |
| Topcon SL-4E | CSO Z800 | Used | $3,080 | 5-step magnification — in stock |
| Topcon SL-2G | HS 870 | Used | $4,200 | Premium 5-step LED — in stock |
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