Description
What’s Included
- Carl Zeiss SL 130 slit lamp (slit projector, binocular stereo microscope, joystick instrument base and headrest)
- Power cable
- 90-day Digital Eye Center warranty
Condition & Warranty
Used. This Zeiss SL 130 has been tested and is in good working order: it has been cleaned and calibrated, the optics are clean and the lamp mechanism has been lubricated. Expect some cosmetic signs of previous clinical use. Covered by a 90-day warranty on parts and workmanship.
Zeiss SL 130 — Used Slit Lamp Biomicroscope
The Zeiss SL 130 is the top model of the Carl Zeiss SL slit lamp line, designed for practitioners who want premium optical quality across the full range of anterior segment examinations. This used Zeiss SL 130 combines a stereo microscope with 5-step magnification (5× to 32× with 10× eyepieces), a large illuminated field of view for white-to-white observation, and a tiltable prism head that reduces reflections during contact lens and contact glass exams. The symmetrically arranged slit projector controls are easy to reach from either side, and the 66 mm free working distance leaves comfortable room for handheld and contact lenses.
The Zeiss SL 130 is supplied without a tonometer; the platform accepts the Zeiss AT 020 applanation tonometer if you want to add Goldmann-type tonometry to the lane later.
Slit lamp biomicroscopy remains the core clinical tool for examining the cornea and anterior eye; a review indexed by the National Library of Medicine describes how it supports assessment of the cornea, anterior chamber and lens alongside other imaging methods.
Why Practices Choose the Zeiss SL 130
Zeiss optics, a practical magnification range and precise slit controls for fast, comfortable exams.
- 5-step magnification — 5×, 8×, 12×, 20× and 32× with 10× eyepieces, from a full overview down to fine corneal detail
- Large illuminated field — field of view from 40 mm down to 6 mm for white-to-white observation of the eye
- Tiltable prism head — reduces reflections when working with contact lenses and diagnostic contact glasses
- Precise slit control — continuous slit width from 0 to 14 mm, slit lengths in steps from 0.3 to 14 mm and ±90° slit rotation
- Integrated filters — swing-in blue, green (red-free) and grey filters plus a diffusing screen for fluorescein, vascular and overview exams
- 66 mm free working distance — room for 78D/90D lenses, gonioscopy lenses and contact glasses
- Upgrade path — compatible with the Zeiss AT 020 applanation tonometer and the Zeiss SL Imaging Module for documentation
Clinical Applications
- Anterior segment examination — cornea, conjunctiva, anterior chamber, iris and crystalline lens
- Contact lens fitting — evaluating fit, movement and fluorescein patterns with the blue filter
- Dry eye and ocular surface assessment — tear film and staining evaluation
- Fundus and gonioscopy exams — with handheld or contact lenses, aided by the 66 mm working distance
- Post-operative follow-up — cataract and refractive surgery checks
Who This Is For
- Optometry practices — adding or replacing an exam lane with Zeiss optics at a used-equipment price
- Ophthalmology clinics — equipping a secondary or pre-test lane
- Practices with an existing tonometer — that only need the slit lamp itself
- Teaching and training settings — where a durable, precise slit lamp is needed
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
| Model | Carl Zeiss SL 130 |
| Type | Stereo slit lamp biomicroscope with tiltable prism head |
| Magnification | 5×, 8×, 12×, 20×, 32× with 10× eyepieces (6×, 10×, 16×, 25×, 40× with 12.5× eyepieces) |
| Field of View | 40 to 6 mm (10× eyepieces); 31 to 5 mm (12.5× eyepieces) |
| Free Working Distance | 66 mm |
| Slit Width | 0 to 14 mm, continuous |
| Slit Length | 0.3 / 2.5 / 3.5 / 7 / 10 / 14 mm |
| Slit Rotation | Continuous ±90° |
| Angle of Incidence | 0° to 20°, tiltable |
| Filters | Blue, green (red-free), grey; heat-reflecting filter; swing-in diffusing screen |
| Brightness | Continuously adjustable |
| Instrument Base Travel | 30 mm vertical, 110 mm lateral, 90 mm axial |
| Rated Voltage | 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz |
| Weight (basic instrument) | 9.85 kg (21.7 lb) |
| Tonometer | Not included (compatible with Zeiss AT 020) |
| Condition | Used |
| Warranty | 90-day warranty on parts and workmanship |
Compare Used Slit Lamp Options
| Feature | Zeiss SL 130 (this unit) | Topcon SL-6E w/ Optilasa | Reichert XCEL 400 w/ Optilasa | Marco 2B Ultra w/ Haag-Streit 900 |
| Magnification | 5-step: 5×–32× | 5-step: 6×–40× | 3-step: 10×, 16×, 25× | 2-step: 10×, 16× |
| Slit Width | 0–14 mm | 0–9 mm | 0–12 mm | 0–10 mm |
| Tonometer | Not included | Optilasa applanation | Optilasa applanation | Haag-Streit 900 |
| Condition | Used | Used | Used | Used |
| Price | $3,003 | $3,003 | $3,575 | $3,575 |
Need a tonometer in the same lane? Each alternative above ships with an applanation tonometer. For a step up in the Topcon range, see the Topcon SL-2E Slit Lamp with CSO Z800 Tonometer; on a tighter budget, consider the Topcon SL-1E Slit Lamp with Optilasa Tonometer.
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