Description
What’s Included
- Reichert XCEL 255 slit lamp
- Reichert CT 210 applanation tonometer
- Power cable
- 90-day Digital Eye Center warranty
Condition & Warranty
Used. Inspected, tested, and calibrated; the optics are clean and the mechanics move smoothly. The unit may show minor cosmetic signs of prior clinical use and is fully operational. Covered by a 90-day Digital Eye Center warranty on parts and workmanship.
Reichert XCEL 255 Slit Lamp — Used Biomicroscope with CT 210 Tonometer
The Reichert XCEL 255 slit lamp is a compact tabletop biomicroscope with wide-field Galilean optics, built for high-contrast anterior segment examination. Smooth feather-touch XYZ joystick control, three-step magnification, and a continuously adjustable slit beam make it a dependable daily-use instrument, and this package pairs it with a Reichert CT 210 applanation tonometer for integrated IOP measurement at the same instrument — no need to reposition the patient.
The XCEL 255 gives sharp, detailed views of the cornea, anterior chamber, iris, and crystalline lens through a 12.5× binocular microscope with 10×, 16×, and 25× magnification steps. Red-free, cobalt blue, and heat-absorbing filters support fluorescein evaluation and routine biomicroscopy, while the slit rotates a full 0–180° for angled illumination.
Goldmann-type applanation tonometry at the slit lamp remains the clinical reference standard for intraocular pressure measurement. A comparative study of three tonometers in normal subjects (Nepal J Ophthalmol, 2013; National Library of Medicine) found applanation tonometry delivers reliable, clinically accepted IOP readings — the workflow the included CT 210 provides in this single compact setup.
Why Practices Choose the Reichert XCEL 255
- Wide-field Galilean optics — excellent clarity and depth of field across the anterior segment.
- Three-step magnification — 10×, 16×, and 25× through a 12.5× eyepiece for routine-to-detailed viewing.
- Integrated applanation tonometry — the included CT 210 mounts to the slit lamp for IOP measurement in one exam lane.
- Feather-touch XYZ joystick — precise, fatigue-free positioning during longer exams.
- Adjustable slit beam — 0–13.5 mm width and length with 0–180° rotation for flexible illumination.
- Clinical filter set — red-free, cobalt blue, and heat-absorbing filters for fluorescein and comfort.
- Compact footprint — a full-capability slit lamp that fits tight exam-lane layouts.
Clinical Applications
- Routine anterior segment biomicroscopy of the cornea, iris, and lens.
- Applanation IOP measurement with the included CT 210 tonometer.
- Fluorescein evaluation of the tear film and corneal surface with cobalt blue illumination.
- Dry eye, conjunctival, and lid-margin assessment.
- Contact lens fitting and follow-up examination.
Who This Is For
- Optometry and ophthalmology practices needing a reliable primary or second-lane slit lamp.
- Clinics that want integrated applanation tonometry without a separate instrument.
- New or satellite offices building an exam lane on a practical budget.
- Practices replacing an aging biomicroscope with a compact, serviceable unit.
Technical Specifications
| Spec | Detail |
| Instrument type | Tabletop slit lamp biomicroscope |
| Optical system | Galilean binocular microscope, 12.5× eyepiece |
| Magnification | 3-step: 10×, 16×, 25× |
| PD range | 49–78 mm |
| Diopter adjustment | ±8 D |
| Slit illumination | 6V 20W halogen |
| Slit width / length | 0–13.5 mm, continuously adjustable |
| Slit apertures | 0.6, 5.8, 9, 13.5 mm |
| Slit rotation | 0–180° |
| Filters | Red-free, cobalt blue, heat-absorbing |
| Base movement | Long. 90 mm / Lat. 107 mm / Vert. 30 mm |
| Chin rest range | 80 mm |
| Weight | 23.0 lb (10.4 kg) |
| Tonometer included | Reichert CT 210 contact applanation tonometer |
| Condition | Used |
| Warranty | 90-day Digital Eye Center warranty |
Compare Slit Lamps
| Model | Tonometer | Condition | Price |
| Reichert XCEL 255 | CT 210 (applanation) | Used | $2,750 |
| Topcon SL-6E | Optilasa (applanation) | Used | $2,750 |
| Reichert XCEL 400 | Optilasa (applanation) | Used | $3,300 |
| Marco 2b Ultra | Haag-Streit 900 | Used | $3,300 |
Also consider the Reichert XCEL 400 for five-step magnification, or the Topcon SL-6E as a same-tier alternative.
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