Description
What's Included
- Topcon SL-2E slit lamp — Galilean-type biomicroscope
- Haag-Streit 870 applanation tonometer (mounted and ready for use)
- Standard 12.5× eyepieces
- Power cable
- 90-day Digital Eye Center warranty
Condition & Warranty
Used. The Topcon SL-2E has been tested and confirmed fully operational by Digital Eye Center technicians before listing and again before shipment. The unit may show cosmetic wear consistent with prior clinical use. Covered by a 90-day warranty on parts and workmanship through Digital Eye Center.
Topcon Slit Lamp SL-2E Used — Galilean Biomicroscope with Haag-Streit 870 Tonometer
The Topcon slit lamp SL-2E is a Galilean-type biomicroscope built for reliable anterior segment examination in busy optometry and ophthalmology practices. Its converging binocular tube design delivers fatigue-free stereoscopic viewing with three magnification steps — 10×, 16×, and 25.6× with standard 12.5× eyepieces — a continuously variable slit (0–14 mm width, 1–14 mm height), and halogen illumination with built-in cobalt blue and red-free filters. This used Topcon slit lamp comes equipped with a Haag-Streit 870 applanation tonometer already mounted, combining anterior segment examination and Goldmann IOP measurement at a combined used price of $3,100. Research published in the Journal of Current Glaucoma Practice confirms that Goldmann applanation tonometry remains the clinical reference standard for IOP measurement — making this Topcon slit lamp and Haag-Streit 870 combination a practical full-examination platform for glaucoma management and routine anterior segment work.
Why Practices Choose This Topcon Slit Lamp
Galilean optical design — converging binocular tubes with a parallel-objective drum provide a wide, flat field, fatigue-free stereopsis, and consistent optical quality across all three magnification steps without distortion at the field edge.- Three magnification steps — 10×, 16×, and 25.6× with 12.5× eyepieces cover the full range from broad anterior segment survey to high-detail corneal and lens inspection; a single drum click transitions between steps without disturbing the patient or breaking fixation.
- Haag-Streit 870 tonometer included — the AT 870 applanation tonometer is mounted and calibrated, providing Goldmann IOP measurement at every slit lamp exam without sourcing or installing a separate tonometer; the combination price saves significantly against buying each instrument separately.
- Halogen illumination with fully variable slit — continuous slit width (0–14 mm) and height (1–14 mm) adjustment supports all standard slit lamp techniques: diffuse illumination, direct focal illumination, indirect illumination, specular reflection, and retroillumination.
- Built-in cobalt blue and red-free filters — cobalt blue enables fluorescein staining evaluation without a separate filter accessory; red-free (green) filter enhances vascular and nerve fiber layer contrast for disc evaluation and RNFL assessment.
- Durable high-volume platform — the SL-2E mechanical design is known for longevity and ease of service; a large installed base ensures broad technician familiarity and available replacement parts worldwide.
- Used condition, 90-day warranty — tested and confirmed operational; covered by a 90-day parts and workmanship warranty from Digital Eye Center.
Clinical Applications
- Glaucoma management — the Haag-Streit 870 tonometer enables Goldmann applanation IOP measurement at every slit lamp visit; optic disc and RNFL appearance documented via direct focal and indirect illumination at 10× to 25.6×.
- Anterior segment examination — corneal staining evaluation with cobalt blue filter; slit-section imaging of the lens and anterior chamber; gonioscopy with a compatible goniolens for angle assessment.
- Contact lens fitting and management — fluorescein pattern evaluation for RGP and specialty lenses; post-wear corneal assessment at standard magnification steps without secondary instruments.
- Routine comprehensive examination — the 3-step magnification range covers all standard components of a comprehensive anterior and external eye evaluation in a primary care or general ophthalmology setting.
- Secondary exam lane and teaching — the SL-2E’s durability and used price point make it a practical choice for a second exam room, training lane, or satellite office where a proven, low-maintenance instrument is the priority.
Who This Is For
- Optometrists and ophthalmologists equipping a primary or secondary exam lane with a proven Topcon slit lamp and Goldmann tonometer combo at a used instrument price.
- Glaucoma practices and general ophthalmology that need applanation tonometry capability on every lane without the cost of a new instrument or a separate tonometer installation.
- Teaching programs and residency labs where instrument durability, broad technician familiarity, and an affordable price are higher priorities than the latest optical features.
- Multi-location and high-volume practices adding instrumentation to a second site where a reliable used slit lamp with tonometer delivers full examination capability at a budget price point.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
| Optical design | Galilean-type, converging binocular tubes |
| Magnification steps | 10×, 16×, 25.6× (with standard 12.5× eyepieces) |
| Slit width | 0–14 mm, continuously variable |
| Slit height | 1–14 mm, continuously variable |
| Illumination | Halogen |
| Filters | Cobalt blue, red-free (green) |
| Tonometer included | Haag-Streit 870 applanation tonometer (mounted) |
| Condition | Used |
| Warranty | 90-day Digital Eye Center warranty |
Compare Topcon Slit Lamp Options
| Product | Magnification | Tonometer | Price |
| Topcon SL-2E Slit Lamp — Used | 3-step: 10×, 16×, 25.6× | Haag-Streit 870 | $3,100 |
| Topcon SL-2ED Slit Lamp — Used | 5-step | Haag-Streit 870 | $3,100 |
| Topcon SL-2G Slit Lamp — Used | 5-step | Haag-Streit 870 | $4,200 |
| Topcon SL-D8Z Zoom Slit Lamp — Used | Zoom | Haag-Streit AT 900 | $6,600 |
Need more magnification steps or a zoom system? See the Topcon SL-2G or the Topcon SL-D8Z Zoom.
Questions about this Topcon slit lamp? Contact us for availability and shipping details.
