Description
What’s Included
- Reichert Tono-Pen AVIA handheld tonometer (as photographed)
- Carrying case (per title)
- 90-day Digital Eye Center warranty
Per the source listing: “If a specific accessory is not shown in the pictures, it’s not included.” Tip covers, replacement battery packs, or training media are NOT included unless shown in the photos. Contact us before purchase if you need specific accessories.
Condition & Warranty
Used. Tested in excellent working order, ready to use once received — no additional steps needed. Item has been cleaned. Some signs of usage are visible in the product photos, and the unit has a small scratch on the display screen (also visible in the photos). The IOP measurement function and the LCD readout are confirmed operational. Covered by a 90-day warranty on parts and workmanship.
Reichert Avia Tono-Pen — Used Handheld Applanation Tonometer
The Reichert Avia Tono-Pen is the second-generation handheld applanation tonometer that Reichert built to replace the Tono-Pen XL — same 5–55 mmHg range, same Goldmann correlation, but with the Quick-Tap measurement mode that produces a reliable IOP reading in as few as two taps instead of the legacy XL’s five-tap requirement. This used reichert avia tono-pen ships inspected, with a 90-day warranty and a deluxe case.
At 71 g (2.4 oz), the Avia is small enough to live in a coat pocket between exam rooms, has dual LCD readouts for left- and right-handed operators, and runs on a removable POWERCEL pack good for over 2,500 measurements before swap. Routine calibration is not required — the device self-checks at startup and at intervals during use.
Per a National Library of Medicine-indexed study (J Glaucoma, 2021), the Tono-Pen Avia was specifically compared against handheld Goldmann applanation tonometry in primary congenital glaucoma — confirming its clinical role for patients who can’t sit at a slit lamp.
Why Practices Choose the Avia Over the Tono-Pen XL
Quick-Tap measurement — IOP reading in as few as two taps vs. the five-tap baseline on the XL. Fewer taps means less corneal contact and fewer aborted readings on guarding patients.- Dual LCD displays — easy to read for both left- and right-handed operators without rotating the device.
- POWERCEL battery pack — 2,500+ measurements — replaces without tools, no spring-loaded AA contacts to corrode like the legacy XL platform.
- No routine calibration — self-check on startup and during use; the device prompts you if recalibration is needed.
- Goldmann correlation — clinically validated against the slit-lamp-mounted reference.
- Pocketable form factor — 71 g, 6.25 in long; sits in a lab coat pocket without dragging.
- Ocu-Film+ tip covers — disposable contact element minimizes cross-contamination risk between patients.
Quick-Tap measurement — IOP reading in as few as two taps vs. the five-tap baseline on the XL. Fewer taps means less corneal contact and fewer aborted readings on guarding patients.Clinical Applications
- Routine IOP screening in optometry and general ophthalmology practices
- Pediatric and special-needs patients who cannot sit at a slit lamp
- Bedside / inpatient IOP measurement on hospital rounds
- Pre- and post-op IOP checks in cataract and refractive surgery
- Mobile and outreach screening clinics
- Practices needing a portable backup to a slit-lamp-mounted Goldmann tonometer
Who This Is For
- Optometry and ophthalmology practices replacing an aging Tono-Pen XL
- Pediatric ophthalmology practices needing handheld IOP for non-cooperative patients
- Mobile vision screening providers and house-call optometrists
- Veterinary and emergency-department clinicians needing portable, durable IOP tools
Technical Specifications
| Spec | Detail |
| Type | Handheld applanation tonometer |
| Measurement range | 5–55 mmHg |
| Transducer | Micro strain gauge |
| Modes | First Generation (5 taps) and Quick-Tap (2 taps) |
| Display | Dual LCD (left- and right-handed) |
| Battery | POWERCEL pack — 2,500+ measurements, tool-less swap |
| Calibration | No routine calibration required |
| Tip covers | Ocu-Film+ disposable |
| Weight | 71 g (2.4 oz) |
| Dimensions | 6.25″ L × 0.75″ W × 1.75″ thick |
| Condition | Used — inspected, output verified |
| Warranty | 90 days (parts and workmanship) |
Compare Handheld Tonometer Options
| Feature | Reichert Avia (this listing) | Tono-Pen XL Reichert | Tono-Pen XL Medtronic | Diaton (non-corneal) |
| Generation | 2nd gen (Avia) | 1st gen (XL) | 1st gen (XL) | Trans-palpebral |
| Measurement mode | 2-tap Quick-Tap or 5-tap | 5-tap | 5-tap | Single contact through eyelid |
| Range | 5–55 mmHg | 5–55 mmHg | 5–55 mmHg | 2–60 mmHg |
| Display | Dual LCD | Single LCD | Single LCD | LCD readout |
| Battery | POWERCEL (2,500+ meas) | 9V cell | 9V cell | Standard battery |
| Best use | High-volume modern clinic | Backup / training | Backup / training | Corneal contraindication |
| Condition / Warranty | Used / 90 days | Refurbished / 6 months | Refurbished / 6 months | Brand new / 1 year |
| Price | $3,300 | $2,895 | $2,695 | $4,250 |
Need a budget option that still does the job? See the refurbished Tono-Pen XL (Medtronic) at $2,695. For patients with corneal scarring or other contraindications to applanation, consider the Diaton trans-palpebral tonometer.
Questions about the Reichert Avia Tono-Pen? Contact us for battery condition, tip cover supply, or freight quote — call 305-771-4562 or use the contact form.
