Description
Handheld Slit Lamp S200 — Brand New Portable Binocular Slit Lamp
The S200 handheld slit lamp is a full-featured portable biomicroscope in a 900g one-handed device, purpose-built for clinicians who need desktop-grade optical performance outside the exam lane. This handheld slit lamp delivers 10x and 16x magnification, a 12 mm slit width, a 12 mm visual field, and ±6D diopter correction — all while running on a built-in 6-hour rechargeable battery. Four aperture settings, cobalt blue filter for fluorescein evaluation, and a green filter for vascular contrast give the S200 the diagnostic range expected from a bench-mounted system. A smartphone adapter is included, enabling image documentation without additional accessories.
Research published in Medical Devices (National Library of Medicine) directly compared handheld slit lamps to loupe-based devices for anterior segment disease diagnosis, demonstrating the superior diagnostic capability of handheld slit lamps for clinical use — the same category as the S200.
What’s Included
- Handheld Slit Lamp S200 main unit
- Smartphone adapter
- Metallic carrying case
- Charging cable
- 1-year Digital Eye Center warranty
Why Practices Choose the Handheld Slit Lamp S200
- 10x and 16x magnification — two switchable magnification levels accommodate routine anterior segment inspection and fine detail assessment of the cornea, lens, and anterior chamber without lens swapping.
- 12 mm slit width — wider than the 10 mm on the S2 entry model, enabling broader illumination for lid eversion, large corneal evaluation, and pediatric exams where patient cooperation is limited.
- 12 mm visual field — expanded field of view captures more anterior segment anatomy per look, reducing the number of repositioning steps during examination.
- Cobalt blue and green filters — cobalt blue illuminates fluorescein pooling for corneal staining assessment; green filter enhances contrast for blood vessel and anterior segment vascular evaluation.
- Four aperture settings — variable aperture control allows focal spot, small diffuse, large diffuse, and slit illumination patterns for different examination techniques.
- 6-hour rechargeable battery — full-day runtime on a single charge supports busy clinic schedules, mobile screening events, and field deployments without access to wall power.
- ±6D diopter correction — built-in focus adjustment accommodates examiners who wear corrective lenses without requiring the examiner to wear glasses during examination.
- Smartphone adapter included — document findings with any modern smartphone without purchasing additional adapters; capture images for patient records and telemedicine referrals.
Clinical Applications
- Anterior segment examination — evaluate corneal integrity, anterior chamber depth and clarity, crystalline lens status, and iris pathology in any setting without a slit lamp table.
- Fluorescein corneal staining — cobalt blue filter enables detection of corneal abrasions, epithelial defects, and foreign body tracks using standard sodium fluorescein strips.
- Pediatric and special needs patients — handheld format allows examination of patients who cannot sit at a traditional slit lamp, including children, wheelchair users, and bedbound patients.
- Mobile screening programs — compact size and battery operation support community eye health events, rural outreach clinics, and school-based vision screenings.
- Emergency and bedside evaluation — examine hospitalized or trauma patients at bedside without transporting them to an ophthalmic clinic.
- Contact lens assessment — inspect lens fit, centration, and corneal health under fluorescein during contact lens fitting visits or follow-ups.
Who This Is For
- Ophthalmologists and optometrists wanting portable slit lamp capability for satellite clinics, mobile screening, or home visit programs.
- Emergency medicine and urgent care providers who need quick anterior segment assessment capability without a dedicated ophthalmic lane.
- Pediatric eye care specialists who routinely examine patients who cannot cooperate with traditional tabletop instruments.
- Global eye health programs operating in low-resource or remote settings where portable battery-powered equipment is essential.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
| Magnification | 10x, 16x |
| Slit Width | 0–12 mm |
| Visual Field | 12 mm |
| Diopter Correction | ±6D |
| Aperture Settings | 4 settings |
| Filters | Cobalt blue, green |
| Battery Life | 6 hours (rechargeable) |
| Weight | 900 g |
| Condition | Brand new |
| Warranty | 1 year |
Condition & Warranty
Brand new. The S200 handheld slit lamp ships direct from the manufacturer, unused and in original packaging. Covered by a 1-year warranty on parts and workmanship.
Compare Handheld Slit Lamp Options
| Model | Magnification | Slit Width | Battery | Condition | Price |
| S200 (this unit) | 10x, 16x | 12 mm | 6 hrs | Brand new | $2,050 |
| Portable Slit Lamp S2 | 10x, 16x | 10 mm | 6 hrs | Brand new | $1,295 |
| Topcon SL-6E Slit Lamp (desktop) | 6x–40x | Full range | AC power | Used | $2,750 |
Also available: Universal Slit Lamp Smartphone Adapter for documentation with any existing slit lamp.
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