Description
What’s Included
- Topcon SL-2E slit lamp biomicroscope
- CSO Z800 applanation tonometer (Goldmann-type)
- Power cable (as photographed)
- 90-day Digital Eye Center warranty
Condition & Warranty
Used. Tested before listing — slit-width control verified, magnification turret confirmed, halogen illumination verified, CSO Z800 tonometer prism mount and applanation force verified. Cleaned. Covered by a 90-day warranty on parts and workmanship.
Topcon SL-2E — Used Compact Slit Lamp with CSO Z800 Tonometer
The Topcon SL-2E is a compact dual-column slit lamp from Topcon’s classical SL-Series, paired here with the CSO Z800 Goldmann-type applanation tonometer. This used topcon sl-2e ships ready as an entry-tier complete biomicroscope station at a sub-$3.5K price point.
The SL-2E uses Topcon’s Galilean optical platform with halogen illumination, continuously variable slit width, and the standard Topcon built-in cobalt-blue and red-free filter set. The compact dual-column layout fits standard exam-lane stands; well-suited for instrument-stand mounting in space-constrained lanes. The CSO Z800 is a Goldmann-style applanation tonometer compatible with standard Goldmann prisms.
According to a National Library of Medicine-indexed study (Can J Ophthalmol, 2015), yellow- and blue-filtered fluorescein imaging produces clinically superior conjunctival and corneal staining contrast — the standard slit-lamp biomicroscopy workflow the SL-2E was designed for.
Why Practices Choose the SL-2E
Topcon Galilean optics — proven optical platform from the classical SL-Series.- Compact dual-column design — fits standard exam-lane stands; suitable for space-constrained rooms.
- Continuously variable slit width — full clinical range for routine biomicroscopy.
- Halogen illumination — broadly stocked replacement bulbs.
- Built-in cobalt-blue and red-free filters — fluorescein and vessel/RNFL inspection without filter swapping.
- CSO Z800 Goldmann-type tonometer — gold-standard applanation IOP measurement on the same instrument.
- Familiar Topcon ergonomics — staff trained on SL-Series transition seamlessly.
- Sub-$3.5K used price — entry-tier full-featured slit-lamp + tonometer combo from a major brand.
Clinical Applications
- Routine slit-lamp biomicroscopy — anterior-segment evaluation including cornea, iris, lens, anterior vitreous.
- Goldmann applanation tonometry — gold-standard IOP for glaucoma evaluation and follow-up.
- Corneal disease grading — staining patterns, abrasions, ulcers.
- Contact-lens fitting — fluorescein evaluation with cobalt-blue filter.
- Cataract grading — direct illumination and retroillumination.
Who This Is For
- Optometry and general ophthalmology practices wanting an entry-tier Topcon-branded slit-lamp + tonometer.
- Multi-doctor groups standardizing on Topcon SL-Series across all lanes.
- Practices replacing an aging slit lamp with a Topcon classical SL-Series unit.
- Buyers seeking a compact dual-column slit lamp for space-constrained exam rooms.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
| Type | Galilean dual-column halogen slit lamp + Goldmann-type tonometer |
| Slit width | Continuously variable |
| Illumination | Halogen |
| Filters | Cobalt blue + red-free (built-in) |
| Tonometer | CSO Z800 (Goldmann-type applanation) |
| Manufacturer | Topcon (slit lamp) / CSO (tonometer) |
| Condition | Used — tested before listing |
| Warranty | 90-day DEC warranty on parts and workmanship |
Compare Topcon Slit Lamp Options
Where this Topcon SL-2E fits in DEC’s Topcon slit-lamp inventory:
| Model | Tonometer | Price | Notes |
| Topcon SL-2E + CSO Z800 | CSO Z800 Goldmann | $3,080 | Compact entry tier — this listing |
| Topcon SL-2ED + Tonometer | Goldmann-type | $3,080 | Same series, different tonometer |
| Topcon SL-3E + Optilasa | Optilasa Goldmann | $3,080 | Slightly newer SL-Series |
| Topcon SL-4E + CSO Z800 | CSO Z800 Goldmann | $3,080 | Larger SL-Series with 5-step |
Want a slightly newer SL-Series? See the Topcon SL-3E + Optilasa. Want a larger SL-Series with 5-step magnification? See the Topcon SL-4E + CSO Z800.
Questions about the Topcon SL-2E? Contact us for current availability or accessories.
