Description
What’s Included
- Carl Zeiss 30 SL-M slit lamp biomicroscope
- CSO Z800 Goldmann applanation tonometer
- Power supply / transformer (as photographed)
- 90-day Digital Eye Center warranty
Condition & Warranty
Used. Tested before listing — slit width and intensity verified across full range, magnification turret confirmed across all steps, illumination column tilt verified, joystick movement and centration confirmed, CSO Z800 tonometer prism and dial verified. Cleaned. Covered by a 90-day warranty on parts and workmanship.
Carl Zeiss 30 SL-M — Used Slit Lamp with CSO Z800 Tonometer
The Carl Zeiss 30 SL-M is one of ophthalmology’s most respected classic slit lamps — known for the legendary Zeiss optical resolution and contrast that set the benchmark for biomicroscopy. This used zeiss 30 sl-m ships paired with a CSO Z800 Goldmann applanation tonometer, giving you a complete anterior-segment + IOP exam station at a sub-$2.5K price point.
The 30 SL-M delivers Zeiss-precision optics in a compact dual-column design with five magnification steps and continuous slit-width control. Ideal for practices that prioritize optical quality over modern conveniences — the 30 SL-M’s image clarity remains comparable to current-generation Zeiss slit lamps despite the platform’s heritage.
According to a National Library of Medicine-indexed study (Indian J Ophthalmol, 2025), slit-lamp-mounted Goldmann applanation tonometers maintain strong concordance with bench reference instruments — supporting the standard slit-lamp + GAT IOP workflow this 30 SL-M + CSO Z800 combination delivers.
Why Practices Choose the Zeiss 30 SL-M
Zeiss optical quality — the gold standard for biomicroscopy resolution and contrast; renowned across ophthalmology.- Five-step magnification turret — covers all standard biomicroscopy ranges from low-power overview to high-power detail.
- Continuous slit width control — full clinical range with smooth, precise adjustment.
- Tilting illumination column — for retroillumination, sclerotic scatter, and oblique-angle observation.
- CSO Z800 Goldmann applanation tonometer — included; standard-of-care IOP measurement.
- Halogen illumination — bright, color-accurate light source preferred for cornea and lens evaluation.
- Joystick fine adjustment — precise X-Y-Z patient centration with smooth movement.
- Zeiss-build durability — German-engineered platform with decades of clinical reliability.
Clinical Applications
- Routine anterior-segment biomicroscopy — primary slit-lamp workflow in optometry and ophthalmology lanes.
- Goldmann applanation tonometry — gold-standard IOP measurement via the included CSO Z800.
- Cornea and conjunctiva evaluation — Zeiss optics excel at fine corneal detail (epithelium, stroma, dystrophies).
- Lens / cataract grading — high-magnification posterior synechiae and lens-opacity assessment.
- Pre/post-op anterior-segment surgery — clear optics for follow-up exams and complication detection.
- Retroillumination — tilting illumination column for posterior capsule, lens opacity, and iris transillumination.
Who This Is For
- Optometry and ophthalmology practices that value optical quality over latest-generation features.
- Practices wanting a Zeiss-branded slit lamp + Goldmann tonometer combination at sub-$2.5K.
- Multi-doctor groups standardizing on Zeiss across exam lanes.
- Replacement units for retiring Zeiss 30 SL-M lanes (parts and accessories interchange).
- Buyers who prefer halogen illumination’s color rendering for corneal evaluation over LED alternatives.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
| Type | Dual-column slit lamp biomicroscope |
| Magnification | Five-step turret |
| Slit width | Continuous, full clinical range |
| Illumination | Halogen |
| Illumination column | Tilting (for retroillumination, sclerotic scatter) |
| Tonometer | CSO Z800 Goldmann applanation (included) |
| Stage movement | Joystick X-Y-Z |
| Manufacturer | Carl Zeiss (Germany) |
| Condition | Used — tested before listing |
| Warranty | 90-day DEC warranty on parts and workmanship |
Compare Slit Lamp Options
Where this Zeiss 30 SL-M fits in DEC’s slit-lamp inventory:
| Model | Brand | Magnification | Tonometer | Price | Notes |
| Topcon SL-1E + Optilasa | Topcon | Three-step | Optilasa | $1,870 | Topcon entry-level alternative |
| CSO SL 980 + Reichert CT200 | CSO | Three-step | Reichert CT200 | $1,980 | CSO Italian alternative |
| Zeiss 30 SL-M + CSO Z800 | Zeiss | Five-step | CSO Z800 (Goldmann) | $2,200 | Zeiss optical quality — this listing |
| Topcon SL-2G + HS 870 | Topcon | Three-step | Haag-Streit 870 | $4,200 | Topcon mid-tier with HS Goldmann |
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