Description
TonoPen Tonometer Refurbished — Reichert TonoPen XL Handheld Applanation IOP
The Reichert TonoPen tonometer XL is the industry-standard handheld applanation instrument used in ophthalmology practices, surgical centers, and mobile screening programs worldwide. This TonoPen tonometer uses a 1.0 mm micro strain gauge transducer tip with Goldmann-correlated applanation technology — the same measurement principle as bench-top Goldmann instruments — delivering IOP accuracy in a 2.1 oz device that works in any patient orientation. At 500 samples per second, the ScanLock algorithm identifies and averages four true applanation events, calculates a statistical confidence index, and displays the result on a clear LCD — a complete IOP measurement in under 30 seconds. This TonoPen tonometer XL is sold under the Reichert brand (the same instrument as the Medtronic version), fully refurbished by a certified ophthalmic technician, backed by Digital Eye Center’s 6-month warranty.
Research published in Journal of Glaucoma demonstrates strong agreement between the TonoPen and rebound tonometry devices across a wide IOP range — confirming the TonoPen’s established role as a portable reference standard for IOP measurement in clinical and screening settings.
What's Included
- TonoPen XL Reichert tonometer (refurbished)
- Deluxe carrying case
- Extra batteries
- Metal stylus
- 100 Ocu-Film+ tip covers
- Owner’s manual
- 6-month Digital Eye Center warranty
Why Practices Choose the TonoPen Tonometer XL
- Goldmann-correlated applanation — 1.0 mm micro strain gauge delivers IOP readings that correlate with the Goldmann standard — the accepted clinical reference for glaucoma management — without requiring a slit lamp or fluorescein.
- Works in any orientation — 2.1 oz / 60g — use on seated, supine, or lateral patients; ideal for intraoperative IOP confirmation, recovery room monitoring, and patients who cannot sit at a slit lamp.
- Statistical confidence index — captures 4 independent applanation readings, averages them, and displays a reliability score; low-confidence measurements prompt re-measurement before a result is accepted.
- 500 samples/second — ScanLock + Leading Edge recognition — high sampling rate identifies true applanation events and rejects movement artifact, producing accurate averages in a single brief measurement cycle.
- ~1,200 measurements per battery — Ocu-Cel XL battery provides a full clinical day without swap in normal-volume practices.
- Disposable Ocu-Film+ tip covers — single-use covers minimize cross-contamination between patients; no sterilization required.
- Reichert service network — Reichert branding gives access to Reichert’s calibration and service network; advantageous for practices already standardized on Reichert equipment.
Clinical Applications
- Portable IOP measurement — primary tonometry at satellite offices, mobile screening events, and lanes without a slit lamp; replaces a bench-top NCT or applanation setup.
- Glaucoma monitoring — serial IOP measurement with built-in statistical confidence index at every visit.
- OR and recovery room — orientation-independent design enables IOP measurement immediately before and after cataract, glaucoma, and retinal procedures.
- Pediatric and uncooperative patients — faster than applanation, requires minimal cooperation; works through minimal palpebral aperture.
- Emergency and trauma — portable IOP in examination rooms and emergency settings without a dedicated tonometer.
Who This Is For
- Ophthalmology and glaucoma practices needing a portable handheld tonometer for lanes without slit lamp applanation capability.
- Surgical centers and ASCs requiring orientation-independent IOP for pre- and post-operative protocols.
- Mobile screening programs where a portable, battery-operated tonometer is the only practical IOP option.
- Practices replacing aging TonoPen units wanting refurbished performance with warranty coverage at a fraction of new cost.
Reichert vs. Medtronic TonoPen XL
| Feature | Reichert TonoPen XL | Medtronic TonoPen XL |
| Measurement technology | Identical | Identical |
| Goldmann correlation | Same | Same |
| Service network | Reichert | Medtronic |
| Tip cover | Ocu-Film+ | Ocu-Film+ |
| Price (refurbished) | $2,895 | $2,695 |
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
| Model | Reichert TonoPen XL |
| Measurement method | Handheld applanation — Goldmann-correlated |
| Transducer tip | 1.0 mm micro strain gauge |
| Sampling rate | 500 samples/second |
| Readings per measurement | 4 independent applanation events (averaged) |
| Weight | 2.1 oz / 60g |
| Orientation | Any (seated, supine, lateral) |
| Battery | Ocu-Cel XL (~1,200 measurements) |
| Tip covers | Ocu-Film+ (disposable) |
| Condition | Refurbished |
| Warranty | 6-month Digital Eye Center warranty |
Condition & Warranty
Refurbished by a certified ophthalmic equipment technician. Transducer calibration verified. Covered by a 6-month warranty — 100% satisfaction guarantee.
Compare Tonometer Options
| Device | Type | Best For | Price |
| TonoPen XL Reichert | Handheld applanation | Portable, any orientation, OR-ready | $2,895 |
| TonoPen XL Medtronic | Handheld applanation | Same instrument at lower price | $2,695 |
| NIDEK NT-510 | Non-contact (air puff) | Tabletop, high-volume, no drops | $3,100 |
| Diaton Tonometer | Transpalpebral | IOP through eyelid, zero corneal contact | $4,250 |
Questions about the TonoPen tonometer? Contact us for availability, calibration details, or tip cover pricing.




