Description
What’s Included
- Reichert Tono-Pen AVIA handheld tonometer
- Carrying case (per title)
- 90-day Digital Eye Center warranty
Condition & Warranty
Used. Tested in excellent working order, ready to use once received — no additional steps needed. Item has been cleaned. Some signs of usage are visible in the product photos, and the unit has a small scratch on the display screen (also visible in the photos). The IOP measurement function and the LCD readout are confirmed operational. Covered by a 90-day warranty on parts and workmanship.
Reichert Avia Tono-Pen — Used Handheld Applanation Tonometer
The Reichert Avia Tono-Pen is the second-generation handheld applanation tonometer that Reichert built to replace the Tono-Pen XL — same 5–55 mmHg range, same Goldmann correlation, but with the Quick-Tap measurement mode that produces a reliable IOP reading in as few as two taps instead of the legacy XL’s five-tap requirement. This used reichert avia tono-pen ships inspected, with a 90-day warranty and a deluxe case.
At 71 g (2.4 oz), the Avia is small enough to live in a coat pocket between exam rooms, has dual LCD readouts for left- and right-handed operators, and runs on a removable POWERCEL pack good for over 2,500 measurements before swap. Routine calibration is not required — the device self-checks at startup and at intervals during use.
Per a National Library of Medicine-indexed study (J Glaucoma, 2021), the Tono-Pen Avia was specifically compared against handheld Goldmann applanation tonometry in primary congenital glaucoma — confirming its clinical role for patients who can’t sit at a slit lamp.
Why Practices Choose the Avia Over the Tono-Pen XL
- Quick-Tap measurement — IOP reading in as few as two taps vs. the five-tap baseline on the XL. Fewer taps means less corneal contact and fewer aborted readings on guarding patients.
- Dual LCD displays — easy to read for both left- and right-handed operators without rotating the device.
- POWERCEL battery pack — 2,500+ measurements — replaces without tools, no spring-loaded AA contacts to corrode like the legacy XL platform.
- No routine calibration — self-check on startup and during use; the device prompts you if recalibration is needed.
- Goldmann correlation — clinically validated against the slit-lamp-mounted reference.
- Pocketable form factor — 71 g, 6.25 in long; sits in a lab coat pocket without dragging.
- Ocu-Film+ tip covers — disposable contact element minimizes cross-contamination risk between patients.
Clinical Applications
- Routine IOP screening in optometry and general ophthalmology practices
- Pediatric and special-needs patients who cannot sit at a slit lamp
- Bedside / inpatient IOP measurement on hospital rounds
- Pre- and post-op IOP checks in cataract and refractive surgery
- Mobile and outreach screening clinics
- Practices needing a portable backup to a slit-lamp-mounted Goldmann tonometer
Who This Is For
- Optometry and ophthalmology practices replacing an aging Tono-Pen XL
- Pediatric ophthalmology practices needing handheld IOP for non-cooperative patients
- Mobile vision screening providers and house-call optometrists
- Veterinary and emergency-department clinicians needing portable, durable IOP tools
Technical Specifications
| Spec | Detail |
| Type | Handheld applanation tonometer |
| Measurement range | 5–55 mmHg |
| Transducer | Micro strain gauge |
| Modes | First Generation (5 taps) and Quick-Tap (2 taps) |
| Display | Dual LCD (left- and right-handed) |
| Battery | POWERCEL pack — 2,500+ measurements, tool-less swap |
| Calibration | No routine calibration required |
| Tip covers | Ocu-Film+ disposable |
| Weight | 71 g (2.4 oz) |
| Dimensions | 6.25″ L × 0.75″ W × 1.75″ thick |
| Condition | Used — inspected, output verified |
| Warranty | 90 days (parts and workmanship) |
Compare Handheld Tonometer Options
| Feature | Reichert Avia (this listing) | Tono-Pen XL Reichert | Tono-Pen XL Medtronic | Diaton (non-corneal) |
| Generation | 2nd gen (Avia) | 1st gen (XL) | 1st gen (XL) | Trans-palpebral |
| Measurement mode | 2-tap Quick-Tap or 5-tap | 5-tap | 5-tap | Single contact through eyelid |
| Range | 5–55 mmHg | 5–55 mmHg | 5–55 mmHg | 2–60 mmHg |
| Display | Dual LCD | Single LCD | Single LCD | LCD readout |
| Battery | POWERCEL (2,500+ meas) | 9V cell | 9V cell | Standard battery |
| Best use | High-volume modern clinic | Backup / training | Backup / training | Corneal contraindication |
| Condition / Warranty | Used / 90 days | Refurbished / 6 months | Refurbished / 6 months | Brand new / 1 year |
| Price | $3,080 | $2,895 | $2,695 | $4,250 |
Need a budget option that still does the job? See the refurbished Tono-Pen XL (Medtronic) at $2,695. For patients with corneal scarring or other contraindications to applanation, consider the Diaton trans-palpebral tonometer.
Questions about the Reichert Avia Tono-Pen? Contact us for battery condition, tip cover supply, or freight quote — call 305-771-4562 or use the contact form.
