Description
What's Included
- Topcon SL-2ED slit lamp
- Haag-Streit 870 applanation tonometer
- Power cable
- 90-day Digital Eye Center warranty
Condition & Warranty
Used. Inspected and confirmed fully functional. Covered by a 90-day warranty on parts and workmanship.
Topcon Slit Lamp SL-2ED Used — Galilean Biomicroscope with Haag-Streit 870 Tonometer
The Topcon slit lamp SL-2ED is a refined Galilean-type biomicroscope delivering reliable anterior segment examinations in high-volume optometry and ophthalmology practices. This Topcon slit lamp features a three-step magnification system (10×, 16×, and 25.6× with standard 12.5× eyepieces), a continuously variable slit with full range of width and height control, and a halogen illumination system with built-in cobalt blue and red-free filter capability. The SL-2ED comes complete with a Haag-Streit 870 applanation tonometer — the gold-standard IOP measurement device — already mounted and ready for clinical use. This Topcon slit lamp is a used instrument, fully functional and covered by Digital Eye Center’s 90-day warranty.
Research published in European Journal of Ophthalmology confirms that slit lamp biomicroscopy remains the definitive standard for clinical anterior segment assessment — underscoring the enduring value of a quality slit lamp in every examination workflow.
Why Practices Choose This Topcon Slit Lamp
- Three-step magnification changer — 10×, 16×, and 25.6× magnification steps give clinicians the flexibility to move between low-power survey and high-power detail examination without adjusting the instrument setup.
- Galilean binocular optics — the converging tube design provides stable, fatigue-free stereoscopic viewing across full clinic sessions, making the SL-2ED a practical choice for practitioners doing extended biomicroscopy workloads.
- Halogen illumination with filters — bright, consistent halogen lighting with integrated cobalt blue filter for fluorescein evaluation and red-free filter for vascular and corneal nerve assessment.
- Haag-Streit 870 tonometer included — applanation tonometry performed directly at the slit lamp; eliminates the need for a separate tonometer, reduces chair time, and maintains measurement accuracy comparable to Goldmann standards.
- Continuously variable slit — full control over slit width (0–14 mm) and height (1–14 mm) enables optic section, specular reflection, and diffuse illumination techniques without swapping attachments.
- Used instrument, clinically ready — fully functional; covered by a 90-day Digital Eye Center warranty on parts and workmanship.
- Strong resale value — the Topcon SL-2ED is a proven platform with a large installed base; parts and service are readily available from multiple vendors.
Clinical Applications
- Anterior segment examination — corneal evaluation, lens inspection, and anterior chamber assessment using optic section, retro-illumination, and sclerotic scatter techniques.
- Glaucoma monitoring — integrated Haag-Streit 870 tonometer provides Goldmann-standard applanation IOP measurement at every slit lamp examination without a separate device.
- Contact lens fitting — diffuse illumination and cobalt blue filter support fluorescein pattern evaluation for rigid and specialty lens fitting across soft and GP modalities.
- Corneal pathology documentation — serial examination of corneal staining, ulcers, and dystrophies with consistent magnification and illumination angle across visits.
- Cataract grading — retro-illumination and direct focal beam permit clear visualization and grading of nuclear, cortical, and posterior subcapsular lens changes.
Who This Is For
- Ophthalmology and optometry practices seeking a capable, budget-conscious slit lamp with integrated tonometry — without the cost of a new instrument.
- Glaucoma-focused practices that need reliable IOP measurement at every exam lane, where the built-in Haag-Streit 870 eliminates a separate equipment purchase.
- High-volume clinic lanes requiring a durable, low-maintenance instrument that performs consistently across the full examination day.
- Equipment buyers replacing aging instruments who want a proven Topcon slit lamp platform at a used price point with warranty protection.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
| Model | Topcon SL-2ED |
| Optical system | Galilean-type binocular |
| Magnification | 10×, 16×, 25.6× (with 12.5× eyepieces) |
| Slit width | 0–14 mm (continuously variable) |
| Slit height | 1–14 mm (continuously variable) |
| Illumination | Halogen |
| Filters | Cobalt blue, red-free |
| Tonometer | Haag-Streit 870 applanation tonometer (included) |
| Condition | Used |
| Warranty | 90-day Digital Eye Center warranty |
Compare Topcon Slit Lamp Options
| Model | Magnification | Tonometer | Price |
| Topcon SL-2ED — Used | 10×, 16×, 25.6× | Haag-Streit 870 | $3,100 |
| Topcon SL-2E — Used | 10×, 16×, 25.6× | Haag-Streit 870 | $3,100 |
| Topcon SL-2G — Used | 10×, 16×, 25.6× | Haag-Streit 870 | $4,200 |
| Topcon SL-D8Z Zoom — Used | Zoom (6×–40×) | Haag-Streit AT 900 | $6,600 |
Comparing the full Topcon slit lamp range? See the SL-2G for an upgraded variant or the SL-D8Z Zoom for a premium zoom-optics instrument.
Questions about this Topcon slit lamp? Contact us for availability and shipping details.
