Description
What’s Included
- Carl Zeiss 30 SL-M Slit Lamp
- Power cable
- Note: no table or other accessories included
- 90-day Digital Eye Center warranty
Condition & Warranty
Used. This Carl Zeiss 30 SL-M slit lamp has been fully tested and is in excellent working order. The legendary Zeiss optics are crisp and free of delamination, the illumination system is bright and steady, and all mechanical adjustments — including the joystick and elevation controls — glide smoothly. The unit shows signs of use consistent with a used clinical instrument. Carefully tested before shipping. Covered by a 90-day warranty on parts and workmanship.
Carl Zeiss 30 SL-M — Used Slit Lamp with Precision Zeiss Optics
The Carl Zeiss 30 SL-M is a durable, classic tabletop slit lamp renowned for its superb mechanical stability and optical clarity. Featuring a 5-step Galilean magnification changer (6×, 10×, 16×, 25×, and 40×), its parallel optical system lets ophthalmologists and optometrists transition seamlessly from wide-field structural overviews to high-power cellular inspection of the anterior segment.
Built to withstand decades of heavy clinical use, the 30 SL-M employs a high-performance halogen illumination column that delivers a sharp, homogeneous slit image. Slit width, length, and rotation are fully adjustable, and the integrated filter wheel provides standard diagnostic options. With a responsive single-handed joystick for precise tracking, this used Zeiss slit lamp remains a dependable fixture for everyday eye examinations.
According to the National Library of Medicine, published research in the National Library of Medicine continues to use the slit lamp as the clinical reference standard against which new anterior-segment imaging devices are validated — underscoring its irreplaceable role in cornea, lens, and anterior segment assessment.
Why Practices Choose the Carl Zeiss 30 SL-M
- Legendary Zeiss Optics — exceptional depth of field, maximum light transmission, and razor-sharp resolution for accurate diagnostic visualization
- 5-Step Magnification Changer — switches between 6×, 10×, 16×, 25×, and 40× click-stops to match each exam
- High-Contrast Halogen Illumination — a warm, uniform beam that ensures natural tissue color and comfortable patient viewing
- Precise Joystick Control — single-handed mechanical alignment with micro-precise adjustment over horizontal, vertical, and cross-slide axes
- Versatile Slit Adjustments — fully adjustable slit length (1 to 14 mm continuous) and 180° continuous rotation for detailed structural slicing
- Robust Mechanical Reliability — all-metal chassis prevents alignment drift for long-term consistency in high-volume lanes
- Integrated Filter Wheel — cobalt blue, red-free (green), and heat-absorbing filters streamline fluorescein staining and vascular checks
Clinical Applications
- Comprehensive Anterior Segment Evaluation — detailed inspection of the cornea, iris, conjunctiva, and crystalline lens
- Contact Lens Management — evaluating fit, centration, movement, and corneal response under fluorescein illumination
- Foreign Body Removal — the magnification and mechanical stability required for delicate corneal procedures
- Applanation Tonometry Workstation — pairing with a standard Goldmann tonometer for accurate intraocular pressure checks
Who This Is For
- Private Practice Optometrists and Ophthalmologists — seeking world-class optical performance at a fraction of new-equipment cost
- Satellite Offices and Secondary Lanes — needing a reliable, durable backup biomicroscope for general patient flow
- Surgical Pre-Op Lanes — requiring quick, crisp structural confirmation before specialized testing
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
| Model | Carl Zeiss 30 SL-M |
| Type | Parallel / Galilean Biomicroscope Slit Lamp |
| Magnification | 5-Step (6×, 10×, 16×, 25×, 40×) |
| Illumination Source | High-intensity Halogen Bulb |
| Slit Width | 0 to 14 mm continuous |
| Slit Length | 1 to 14 mm continuous |
| Slit Rotation | 0° to 180° continuous |
| Filters | Cobalt blue, Red-free (green), Heat-absorbing, Open |
| Base Movement | Single-handed joystick, X-Y-Z axis |
| Condition | Used |
| Warranty | 90-day warranty on parts and workmanship |
Compare Slit Lamp Options
| Model | Magnification | Illumination | Integrated Tonometer | Condition | Price |
| Carl Zeiss 30 SL-M (this unit) | 5-Step (6×, 10×, 16×, 25×, 40×) | High-intensity Halogen Bulb | Not included | Used | $1,100 |
| Topcon SL-1E Slit Lamp – Used | 10x, 16x (2-step) | Halogen lamp | Not included | Brand New | $1,100 |
| Topcon SL-1E Slit Lamp With Optilasa Tonometer – Used | Three-step | Halogen | Optilasa | Used | $1,870 |
| CSO SL 980 Type 3x Slit Lamp w/ Reichert CT200 Tonometer – Used | 3-step (Type 3x) | Halogen/LED slit beam | Reichert CT200 | Used | $1,980 |
Also consider the Carl Zeiss 30 SL-M with CSO Z800 tonometer and LED conversion kit for slit lamps.
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