Description
What’s Included
- Lumenis SL-990 Type 3x slit lamp unit
- Integrated electric table
- Power cable
- 90-day Digital Eye Center warranty
Condition & Warranty
Used. Sourced from Eyes Equipment Sales and inspected prior to shipment. Covered by a 90-day warranty on parts and workmanship.
Lumenis SL-990 — Used Type 3x Slit Lamp with Electric Table
The Lumenis SL-990 is a full-featured Zeiss-platform biomicroscope — one of the most widely installed and clinically trusted slit lamp designs in ophthalmology. Built on the same optical heritage as the Zeiss SL-990, this Lumenis SL-990 Type 3x delivers a 5-step magnification changer (6×–40×) with smooth parfocal transitions, a halogen illumination system, and a full filter set for cobalt blue, red-free, and neutral density examination in a single session. The included electric table provides motorized height adjustment for seated patient positioning without interrupting the examination flow. For practices seeking a dependable, ergonomically complete slit lamp setup at a used price point, this Lumenis SL-990 with table offers clinical-grade capability without the cost of a new instrument.
Research published by the National Library of Medicine in a peer-reviewed comparison of conventional and semi-automated slit lamps for anterior segment examination confirms that established slit lamp biomicroscopy platforms deliver reliable, clinically validated anterior segment assessment — the foundation of every comprehensive eye examination.
Why Practices Choose the Lumenis SL-990 Slit Lamp
5-step magnification (6×–40×) — parfocal magnification changer covers all clinical tasks from overview assessment at 6× to fine anterior segment detail at 40×.- Full filter set — cobalt blue for fluorescein evaluation, red-free for vascular and nerve fiber assessment, and neutral density filters all built in.
- Halogen illumination — warm-tone halogen illumination delivers consistent light quality across the full slit width range for corneal, lens, and vitreous examination.
- Integrated electric table — motorized height adjustment positions patients correctly without manual crank adjustment, maintaining examination flow.
- Zeiss SL-990 optical platform — the optics and mechanics are identical to the widely serviced Zeiss SL-990, ensuring long-term parts and service availability.
- Compact footprint — the SL-990 table system fits standard lane dimensions, making it a straightforward drop-in for practices replacing aging slit lamps.
- Used price, clinical performance — all the examination capability of a full-featured slit lamp at a used price point backed by a 90-day Digital Eye Center warranty.
Clinical Applications
- Comprehensive anterior segment examination — cornea, conjunctiva, iris, lens, and vitreous anterior face
- Fluorescein staining evaluation for corneal epithelial defects, abrasions, and dry eye severity grading
- Contact lens fitting and follow-up assessment with cobalt blue and sodium fluorescein
- Pre- and post-operative examination for cataract, corneal, and refractive procedures
- Gonioscopy with Goldmann or similar contact lens for angle assessment
- Fundus examination with accessory non-contact lens (Volk 78D/90D) via the slit lamp platform
Who This Is For
- Ophthalmology and optometry practices replacing a primary examination slit lamp at a controlled budget
- Multi-location groups equipping satellite offices with a clinically complete setup including table
- Residents and teaching clinics needing an additional slit lamp station for concurrent patient flow
- Mobile or rural eye care programs requiring a stable, proven biomicroscope platform
Technical Specifications
| Spec | Detail |
| Magnification steps | 5-step (6×, 10×, 16×, 25×, 40×) |
| Illumination | Halogen |
| Filters | Cobalt blue, red-free, neutral density |
| Table | Integrated electric height-adjustable |
| Magnification type | Type 3x |
| Platform | Zeiss SL-990 optical lineage |
| Condition | Used |
| Warranty | 90-day parts and workmanship |
Compare Used Slit Lamp Options
| Slit Lamp | Magnification | Table Included | Condition |
| Lumenis SL-990 Type 3x (this) | 5-step 6×–40× | Electric table included | Used |
| Topcon SL-2G w/ AT 870 | 5-step | No | Used |
| Reichert XCEL 400 w/ Tonometer | 5-step | No | Used |
| Marco 2b Ultra w/ AT 900 | 5-step | No | Used |
Need a slit lamp with an integrated tonometer? The Reichert XCEL 400 with Optilasa tonometer combines anterior segment examination and applanation tonometry in one used setup.
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