Description
What’s Included
- Reichert Tono-Pen VET handheld veterinary tonometer (as photographed)
- Carrying case (per listing title — both unit and case have visible signs of usage)
- 90-day Digital Eye Center warranty
Per the source listing: “If a specific accessory is not shown in the pictures, it’s not included.” Battery cells, tip covers, calibration discs, or training media are NOT included unless visible in the product photos.
Condition & Warranty
Used. Tested in excellent working order, ready to use once received — no additional steps needed. Item has been cleaned. Both the unit and the case have signs of usage visible in the product photos. IOP measurement function and the LCD readout confirmed operational. Covered by a 90-day warranty on parts and workmanship.
Reichert Tono-Pen VET — Used Veterinary Applanation Tonometer
The Reichert Tono-Pen VET is the veterinary edition of Reichert’s handheld applanation tonometer — built on the same micro-strain-gauge platform clinicians use on humans, with calibration and species settings tuned for veterinary use. This used reichert tono-pen vet ships inspected with a 90-day warranty and a carrying case, ready for small and large animal practice.
The Tono-Pen VET reads IOP from 5 to 80 mmHg, runs on 2 Ocu-Cel VET batteries, and is validated across more than 40 dog and cat breeds along with widely used in equine, exotic, and zoo medicine. The handheld form factor (6.25″ long, 71 g) means a single technician can capture IOP on a fractious patient in seconds without a slit lamp setup.
Per a National Library of Medicine-indexed study (Vet Ophthalmol, 2015) directly comparing the Tono-Pen Vet applanation tonometer with the TonoVet rebound tonometer in dogs and cats, the Tono-Pen Vet remains the established applanation reference for veterinary IOP measurement.
Why Veterinary Practices Choose the Tono-Pen VET
Validated across 40+ dog and cat breeds — clinically proven calibration; not a repurposed human tonometer.- Applanation reference, not rebound — clinicians who want the Goldmann-correlated measurement methodology rather than the bouncing-probe rebound approach.
- 5–80 mmHg range — covers normotensive and glaucomatous animals plus the broader exotic/zoo range.
- Handheld and self-contained — no slit lamp, no chair-stand, no exam-lane setup; works at the patient regardless of restraint position.
- Disposable Ocu-Film+ tip covers — minimizes cross-contamination between species and patients.
- Battery-powered — 2 Ocu-Cel cells last hundreds of measurements; no daily calibration step.
- Reads in seconds — short measurement window critical for patients who won’t tolerate prolonged restraint.
Clinical Applications
- Routine glaucoma screening in companion animal practice (dogs, cats)
- Equine ophthalmology — IOP capture during ambulatory and barn exams
- Exotic and zoo medicine — birds of prey, reptiles, primates where slit-lamp work is impossible
- Pre- and post-surgical IOP monitoring (cataract, glaucoma, intraocular procedures)
- Sedation/anesthesia monitoring in patients undergoing prolonged general anesthesia
- Field/farm calls and mobile veterinary practice
Who This Is For
- Veterinary ophthalmologists building or replacing handheld IOP capability
- General veterinary practices wanting to add glaucoma screening without a slit-lamp investment
- Equine veterinarians needing a portable, durable IOP tool for ambulatory work
- Zoo and exotic medicine teams measuring IOP across diverse species
- Veterinary teaching hospitals and residency programs needing a clinical workhorse
Technical Specifications
| Spec | Detail |
| Type | Handheld applanation tonometer (veterinary) |
| Measurement range | 5–80 mmHg |
| Transducer | Micro strain gauge |
| Tip covers | Ocu-Film+ disposable |
| Battery | 2 × Ocu-Cel VET cells |
| Calibration | Self-check; no daily calibration step |
| Validated species | 40+ breeds of dogs and cats; widely used equine and exotic |
| 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 Veterinary / Handheld Tonometer Options
| Feature | Reichert Tono-Pen VET (this listing) | Reichert Avia Tono-Pen | Tono-Pen XL Reichert | Diaton (trans-palpebral) |
| Use | Veterinary (multi-species) | Human | Human | Human / corneal contraindications |
| Method | Applanation | Applanation (Quick-Tap) | Applanation | Trans-palpebral (through eyelid) |
| Range | 5–80 mmHg | 5–55 mmHg | 5–55 mmHg | 2–60 mmHg |
| Battery | 2 × Ocu-Cel VET | POWERCEL pack | 9V cell | Standard battery |
| Best for | Veterinary practice | Modern human clinic | Backup / training | Corneal scarring contraindications |
| Condition / Warranty | Used / 90 days | Used / 90 days | Refurbished / 6 months | Brand new / 1 year |
| Price | $1,760 | $3,300 | $2,895 | $4,250 |
Looking for the human (non-veterinary) Avia equivalent? See the Reichert Avia Tono-Pen. Need a human Tono-Pen XL on a budget? Compare with the refurbished Tono-Pen XL (Medtronic) at $2,695.
Questions about the Reichert Tono-Pen VET? Contact us for battery condition, tip cover supply, or freight quote — call 305-771-4562 or use the contact form.
