Description
What’s Included
- Marco G5 Ultra slit lamp
- Integrated applanation tonometer
- Patient chin and head rest
- Power cable
- Dust cover
- 90-day Digital Eye Center warranty
Condition & Warranty
Used. This Marco G5 Ultra slit lamp has been inspected and confirmed in working condition with clear optics. Covered by a 90-day warranty on parts and workmanship.
Marco G5 Ultra Slit Lamp — Used Complete Biomicroscope with Integrated Applanation Tonometer
The Marco G5 Ultra slit lamp delivers reliable anterior segment biomicroscopy and integrated applanation tonometry in a single, complete exam station — making it one of the most accessible full-featured slit lamp packages available at this price. Built on Marco’s Ultra Series platform with Galilean optics, 6° converging binocular tubes, and 5-step magnification from 6.3× to 40×, the Marco G5 Ultra brings clinical-grade optics to practices equipping a first lane or adding capacity. With cobalt blue and neutral density filters, continuously variable slit control, and a halogen light source delivering enhanced transmission, the Marco G5 Ultra slit lamp handles the full range of routine anterior segment examination without a secondary tonometer purchase. At $5,500 with a 90-day Digital Eye Center warranty, it represents serious value for a complete, function-verified slit lamp setup.
Research published in Clinical Ophthalmology (National Library of Medicine) confirms that Goldmann applanation tonometry remains the reference standard for intraocular pressure accuracy in clinical practice — underscoring the importance of an integrated tonometer in any complete anterior segment exam station.
Why Practices Choose the Marco G5 Ultra Slit Lamp
5-step magnification drum (6.3×–40×) — Galilean optics with high-eyepoint, wide-field eyepieces provide clear, high-contrast imaging across all five steps without changing eyepieces; single-knob rotation switches magnification steps cleanly.- Integrated applanation tonometer included — IOP measurement capability built into the slit lamp eliminates a separate tonometer purchase; keeps the exam lane complete with one instrument.
- Cobalt blue filter for fluorescein evaluation — enables fluorescein staining assessment for corneal abrasions, contact lens fitting, dry eye evaluation, and surface pathology without an add-on filter accessory.
- Neutral density filter — reduces illumination intensity for photosensitive patients without altering slit geometry, improving comfort and compliance during prolonged anterior segment examination.
- Continuously variable slit control — variable width, height, and rotation support diffuse, direct focal, retroillumination, and specular reflection examination techniques across all anterior segment structures.
- Enhanced halogen illumination — Marco Ultra Series halogen delivers up to 20% greater light transmission versus previous models; warm-spectrum output renders anterior segment tissue clearly in routine clinical use.
- 6° converging binocular tubes — ergonomic angle reduces operator head and neck strain during extended examination sessions; high-eyepoint eyepieces accommodate spectacle wearers without field-of-view compromise.
- Single-handed elevation system — streamlines patient positioning, enabling faster lane throughput and consistent instrument alignment during biomicroscopy and tonometry.
Clinical Applications
- Anterior segment biomicroscopy — cornea, conjunctiva, iris, lens, and anterior vitreous examination with five-step Galilean optics and full slit illumination control.
- Applanation tonometry — intraocular pressure measurement for glaucoma screening, monitoring, and routine comprehensive eye exam documentation.
- Fluorescein staining evaluation — cobalt blue filter supports corneal abrasion mapping, dry eye fluorescein TBUT assessment, and contact lens fitting evaluation.
- Foreign body and trauma assessment — variable magnification and illumination modes for anterior segment emergency examination in urgent care settings.
- Pre- and post-operative evaluation — anterior segment assessment before and after cataract, refractive, and corneal procedures with documented biomicroscopy findings.
Who This Is For
- New ophthalmology and optometry practices equipping a first exam lane on a budget without sacrificing IOP measurement capability or optical quality.
- Multi-location clinics adding slit lamps to satellite offices or secondary lanes where a complete, reliable instrument is needed at a cost-effective price.
- Urgent care eye clinics and mobile screening operations that need a full-featured, functional instrument without a premium brand price tag.
- Teaching programs and residency clinics seeking affordable student-use slit lamps with full clinical capability including integrated tonometry.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
| Model | Marco G5 Ultra |
| Type | Slit lamp biomicroscope with integrated applanation tonometer |
| Magnification | 6.3×, 10×, 16×, 25×, 40× (5-step drum) |
| Optics | Galilean, 6° converging binocular tubes |
| Eyepieces | High-eyepoint, wide-field |
| Illumination | Halogen (20% enhanced transmission vs prior models) |
| Slit control | Continuously variable width, height, and rotation |
| Filters | Cobalt blue (fluorescein), neutral density |
| Elevation | Single-handed elevation system |
| Tonometer | Integrated applanation tonometer |
| Condition | Used |
| Warranty | 90-day (parts and workmanship) |
Compare Slit Lamp Options
| Model | Illumination | Tonometer | Condition | Price |
| Marco G5 Ultra (this unit) | Halogen | Integrated applanation | Used | $5,500 |
| Marco SL-B3 LED | LED | Optilasa included | Used | $4,725 |
| Topcon SL-2G | Halogen | Haag-Streit 870 included | Used | $4,200 |
| Haag-Streit BM 900 | Halogen | AT 900 Goldmann | Used | $8,800 |
For the premium Swiss-made option, the Haag-Streit BQ 900 is also available at $9,900.
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