Description
What’s Included
- CSO SL 980 Type 3x Slit Lamp main unit
- Reichert CT200 Applanation Tonometer
- Power cable
- 90-day Digital Eye Center warranty
Condition & Warranty
Used. This CSO SL 980 slit lamp with tonometer has been inspected and verified for accurate slit beam illumination and applanation tonometry function. Covered by a 90-day warranty on parts and workmanship.
Slit Lamp with Tonometer — CSO SL 980 Type 3x and Reichert CT200 Used
This CSO SL 980 slit lamp with tonometer bundles an Italian-made Type 3x biomicroscope with a Reichert CT200 applanation tonometer — delivering complete anterior segment examination and IOP measurement from a single platform at one price. The CSO SL 980 is a precision Zeiss-style 3-step magnification slit lamp built for clinical durability and consistent optical performance; the Reichert CT200 adds Goldmann-compatible applanation tonometry for comprehensive glaucoma evaluation in the same exam lane. This slit lamp with tonometer combination eliminates the need to purchase two instruments separately and allows technicians to complete anterior segment biomicroscopy and IOP documentation without moving the patient.
Research published in Indian Journal of Ophthalmology (National Library of Medicine) evaluated concordance between slit lamp-mounted Goldmann applanation tonometry and other tonometry methods, confirming the clinical reliability of slit lamp-integrated tonometry for IOP measurement — the exact setup provided by this CSO SL 980 and Reichert CT200 combination.
Why Practices Choose This Slit Lamp with Tonometer
- Two instruments at one price — complete anterior segment biomicroscope and Goldmann-compatible applanation tonometer in a single purchase; replaces two separate line items from the equipment budget.
- CSO SL 980 Italian-made optics — CSO (Costruzione Strumenti Oftalmici) is a Florence-based manufacturer with a long track record in precision ophthalmic instruments; the SL 980 delivers high-contrast, sharp slit beam illumination for cornea, lens, and anterior chamber assessment.
- Type 3x (Zeiss-style) biomicroscope — 3-step magnification system compatible with the full range of diagnostic lenses (78D, 90D, gonio lenses) for fundus examination, gonioscopy, and anterior segment work.
- Reichert CT200 applanation tonometer — Goldmann-standard contact applanation tonometry mounted directly to the slit lamp; the accepted reference method for IOP measurement in glaucoma diagnosis and management.
- Streamlined workflow — anterior segment exam and IOP measurement in one seated position reduces exam lane time and patient repositioning, particularly valuable in high-volume screening clinics and glaucoma follow-up practices.
- Smooth mechanical controls — joystick and slit beam controls designed for precise, comfortable operation during extended exam sessions.
Clinical Applications
- Glaucoma evaluation — slit lamp anterior chamber assessment combined with applanation IOP measurement provides the core clinical data for glaucoma diagnosis and monitoring in a single instrument setup.
- Comprehensive eye examination — 3-step magnification accommodates all routine anterior segment biomicroscopy from eyelid and conjunctiva through crystalline lens evaluation.
- Corneal disease assessment — high-contrast slit beam illumination visualizes corneal edema, infiltrates, ulcers, and foreign bodies; cobalt blue illumination available for fluorescein staining.
- Contact lens fitting — evaluate corneal fluorescein pattern, limbal vasculature, and lid interaction for soft, RGP, and specialty lens fittings.
- Post-operative monitoring — assess anterior chamber reaction, wound integrity, and IOP following cataract, glaucoma, or refractive surgery.
Who This Is For
- Ophthalmology and optometry practices equipping a new exam lane on a budget who need both slit lamp biomicroscopy and IOP capability without buying two instruments.
- Glaucoma-focused practices that require Goldmann applanation tonometry as the reference IOP method alongside anterior segment examination at every visit.
- Secondary clinics and satellite locations where a complete, affordable exam station is needed without the cost of premium-brand equipment.
- Practices upgrading aging equipment seeking a fully functional used slit lamp with tonometer at a sub-$2,000 price point.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
| Slit Lamp Model | CSO SL 980 Type 3x |
| Manufacturer | CSO (Costruzione Strumenti Oftalmici), Florence, Italy |
| Magnification | 3-step (Type 3x) |
| Illumination | Halogen/LED slit beam |
| Tonometer | Reichert CT200 applanation tonometer |
| Tonometry Method | Goldmann-compatible applanation |
| Condition | Used |
| Warranty | 90 days |
Compare Slit Lamp with Tonometer Options
| Model | Slit Lamp | Tonometer | Condition | Price |
| CSO SL 980 + CT200 (this unit) | CSO Type 3x | Reichert CT200 | Used | $1,980 |
| Topcon SL-6E + Optilasa Tonometer | Topcon SL-6E | Optilasa | Used | $2,750 |
| Reichert XCEL 400 + Tonometer | Reichert XCEL 400 | Optilasa | Used | $3,300 |
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