Description
What’s Included
- Topcon SL-3E slit lamp biomicroscope
- Optilasa applanation tonometer (Goldmann-type)
- Power cable (as photographed)
- 90-day Digital Eye Center warranty
Condition & Warranty
Used. Tested before listing — slit-width and slit-height controls verified, magnification turret confirmed across all positions, halogen illumination verified, Optilasa tonometer prism mount and applanation force verified. Cleaned. Covered by a 90-day warranty on parts and workmanship.
Topcon SL-3E — Used Compact Slit Lamp with Optilasa Tonometer
The Topcon SL-3E is a compact dual-column slit lamp from Topcon’s classical SL-Series, paired here with an Optilasa Goldmann-type applanation tonometer. This used topcon sl-3e ships ready as a complete entry-tier slit-lamp + tonometer station at a sub-$3.5K price point.
The SL-3E uses Topcon’s Galilean optical design with halogen illumination and continuously variable slit-width control. The compact dual-column layout fits standard exam-lane stands. The integrated Optilasa applanation tonometer is compatible with standard Goldmann prisms — providing the gold-standard IOP measurement on the same instrument as the slit-lamp exam.
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-3E was designed for.
Why Practices Choose the SL-3E
Topcon Galilean optics — proven optical platform from the classical Topcon SL-Series.- Compact dual-column design — fits standard exam-lane stands; well-suited for instrument-stand mounting.
- Continuously variable slit width — full clinical range for routine biomicroscopy.
- Halogen illumination — broadly stocked replacement bulbs vs. proprietary LED modules.
- Optilasa Goldmann-type tonometer — gold-standard applanation IOP measurement on the same instrument.
- Built-in cobalt-blue and red-free filters — fluorescein and vessel/RNFL inspection without filter swapping.
- Sub-$3.5K used price point — entry-tier full-featured slit-lamp + tonometer combo.
- Familiar Topcon ergonomics — staff already trained on Topcon SL-Series transition seamlessly.
Clinical Applications
- Routine slit-lamp biomicroscopy — anterior-segment evaluation including cornea, iris, lens, and anterior vitreous.
- Goldmann applanation tonometry — gold-standard IOP for glaucoma evaluation and follow-up.
- Corneal disease grading — staining patterns, abrasions, ulcers, post-surgical evaluation.
- Contact-lens fitting — fluorescein evaluation with cobalt-blue filter.
- Cataract grading — direct illumination and retroillumination for nuclear and cortical assessment.
Who This Is For
- Optometry and general ophthalmology practices wanting an entry-tier Topcon-branded slit-lamp + tonometer combo.
- Multi-doctor groups standardizing on Topcon SL-Series across all lanes.
- Practices replacing an aging slit lamp with a Topcon classical SL-Series unit at a sub-$3.5K price.
- Buyers seeking a single-PO compact slit-lamp + tonometer combo.
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 | Optilasa (Goldmann-type applanation) |
| Manufacturer | Topcon (slit lamp) / Optilasa (tonometer) |
| Condition | Used — tested before listing |
| Warranty | 90-day DEC warranty on parts and workmanship |
Compare Topcon Slit Lamp Options
Where this Topcon SL-3E fits in DEC’s slit-lamp inventory:
| Model | Tonometer | Brand | Price | Notes |
| Topcon SL-3E + Optilasa | Optilasa Goldmann | Topcon | $3,080 | Compact entry tier — this listing |
| Topcon SL-4E + CSO Z800 | CSO Z800 Goldmann | Topcon | $3,080 | Larger SL-Series with 5-step |
| Topcon SL-2G + HS 870 | HS 870 Goldmann | Topcon | $4,200 | 3-step Topcon with Haag Streit tonometer |
Want a larger Topcon with 5-step magnification? See the Topcon SL-4E + CSO Z800. Prefer Haag Streit tonometer? See the Topcon SL-2G + HS 870.
Questions about the Topcon SL-3E? Contact us for current availability or accessories.
