Description
What’s Included
- OptiLight Bulb-to-LED Light Housing — Long version
- Compatible with newest model BM900, BQ900, BP900, BI900
- 1-year Digital Eye Center warranty
Condition & Warranty
Brand new. The OptiLight LED Conversion Kit Long ships new in original packaging, ready to install. Covered by a 1-year warranty on parts and workmanship.
Slit Lamp LED Conversion Kit Long — OptiLight for Newest BM900 / BQ900 / BP900 / BI900
The OptiLight Slit Lamp LED Conversion Kit Long upgrades the newest generation of Haag Streit BM900, BQ900, BP900, and BI900 slit lamps to modern LED illumination, replacing the original bulb housing with a purpose-built LED module that delivers homogeneous white light without hot spots, dramatically extended lamp life, and reduced heat output at the patient face. This slit lamp LED conversion kit is the Long variant of the OptiLight range, engineered specifically for the updated illumination column geometry found in current-production Haag Streit models — if your slit lamp is a newer BM900, BQ900, BP900, or BI900, this is the correct kit. Practices that perform this upgrade benefit from crisper slit beam edges, improved contrast for anterior chamber assessment, and the elimination of tungsten bulb replacement costs across the life of the instrument.
According to the National Library of Medicine, accurate slit lamp biomicroscopy is essential for diagnosing corneal conditions such as Fuchs Endothelial Dystrophy, where subtle endothelial changes require precise, high-quality illumination for reliable detection. The OptiLight Long slit lamp LED conversion kit provides the uniform, high-intensity illumination needed for these demanding examinations — extending the diagnostic life of your existing Haag Streit slit lamp without replacing the instrument body.
OptiLight LED Conversion Kit installed on a Haag Streit slit lamp — see the illumination difference.
Why Practices Choose the OptiLight Slit Lamp LED Conversion Kit Long
- Engineered for current-generation Haag Streit models — the Long variant is dimensioned for the updated illumination column in newest-model BM900, BQ900, BP900, and BI900 instruments; it is not interchangeable with the standard kit designed for older 900/BM900/BQ900 geometry.
- Homogeneous illumination — LED output eliminates the hot-spot center and color temperature drift of aging tungsten bulbs, providing uniform beam intensity across the full slit width for consistent anterior segment examination results.
- 35,000+ hour lamp life — at least 150 times longer than standard tungsten bulbs, effectively eliminating mid-exam bulb failures and the recurring cost of lamp replacements in high-volume practices.
- 60% less energy consumption — the LED module uses significantly less power than the original tungsten lamp, reducing heat generation and contributing to lower operating costs across multiple slit lamp stations.
- Cooler operation — reduced heat output at the illumination column improves patient comfort during extended anterior segment examinations, particularly relevant for corneal and contact lens evaluations.
- Enhanced short-wavelength output — stronger short-wavelength LED illumination improves fluorescein excitation for tear film assessment, TBUT, and corneal staining without requiring a separate filter upgrade.
- Drop-in installation — replaces the existing bulb housing without modifying the slit lamp body, optics, or electrical system, keeping downtime to a minimum.
Clinical Applications
- Anterior segment biomicroscopy with improved slit beam uniformity — corneal examination, anterior chamber assessment, and lens evaluation where homogeneous LED illumination reveals finer anatomical detail than aged tungsten sources.
- Fluorescein staining and tear film breakup time assessment, where the enhanced short-wavelength LED output delivers superior fluorescein excitation without a separate blue filter upgrade.
- Corneal endothelial evaluation using specular reflection technique for conditions including Fuchs Dystrophy and post-surgical endothelial cell assessment, where consistent illumination quality reduces examiner variability.
- Anterior chamber cell and flare grading in uveitis monitoring, where stable, calibrated illumination intensity supports more reproducible inflammation grading between visits.
- High-volume practice environments where LED longevity (35,000+ hours) and reduced heat generation directly improve throughput and patient comfort across a full clinical day.
Who This Is For
- Ophthalmology and optometry practices that own newest-model Haag Streit BM900, BQ900, BP900, or BI900 slit lamps and want to upgrade illumination quality without purchasing a new instrument.
- Practices where tungsten bulb replacement cost and downtime have become a recurring operational burden — the LED conversion pays for itself in eliminated lamp costs within the first year of use.
- Corneal subspecialty and dry eye practices where superior illumination quality directly supports more accurate diagnostic findings and more consistent follow-up comparisons.
- Multi-location groups looking to standardize illumination quality across all slit lamp stations by converting aging tungsten instruments to LED output.
Technical Specifications
| Compatible Models | Haag Streit BM900, BQ900, BP900, BI900 (newest model) |
| Variant | Long (for current-generation illumination column) |
| Replacement Type | Bulb-to-LED Light Housing (drop-in module) |
| LED Lifespan | 35,000+ hours (approx. 150× tungsten) |
| Energy Savings | 60% less energy vs. tungsten |
| Illumination | Homogeneous white LED — no hot spots |
| Short-Wavelength Output | Enhanced — improves fluorescein excitation |
| Brand | OptiLight |
| Condition | Brand new |
| Warranty | 1-year Digital Eye Center warranty |
Compare OptiLight LED Conversion Kit Options
| Feature | OptiLight Long | OptiLight Standard | OptiLight Base |
| Compatible Models | BM900, BQ900, BP900, BI900 (newest) | 900, BM900, BQ900 (old model) | Slit lamps & microscopes |
| LED Lifespan | 35,000+ hrs | 35,000+ hrs | 35,000+ hrs |
| Price | $1,267 | $1,330 | $1,083 |
Not sure which kit fits your slit lamp? Contact us with your Haag Streit model and serial number and we’ll confirm the correct OptiLight variant before you order.
Questions about the OptiLight LED Conversion Kit Long? Contact us for compatibility confirmation and shipping details.
