Topcon SL 3E Slit Lamp w/Tonometer – Used

Description

What's Included

• Topcon SL-3E slit lamp
• Optilasa applanation tonometer
• Power cable
• Instruction manual
• 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-3E Used — Gonioscopy-Ready Biomicroscope with Optilasa Tonometer

The Topcon slit lamp SL-3E is a mechanically robust, optically refined biomicroscope built for anterior segment examination in busy ophthalmology and optometry practices. This Topcon slit lamp features 360° slit rotation (0–180° with horizontal sweep), four selectable illumination inclination angles (5°, 10°, 15°, 20°), and circular aperture options down to 0.2 mm — giving it the range of illumination technique required for both routine corneal examination and advanced gonioscopy-assisted angle evaluation. The SL-3E includes cobalt blue, red-free (green), neutral density, and heat-absorbing filters for comprehensive examination contrast options. This Topcon slit lamp comes with an Optilasa applanation tonometer already mounted, providing IOP measurement capability in the same exam step. It is a used instrument in fully functional condition, covered by Digital Eye Center’s 90-day warranty.

Research published in Indian Journal of Ophthalmology highlights the critical role of slit lamp mounted gonioscopy tools for anterior chamber angle evaluation — confirming the SL-3E’s relevance as a gonioscopy-capable platform in glaucoma screening and monitoring workflows.

Why Practices Choose This Topcon Slit Lamp

• 360° slit rotation (0–180° + horizontal sweep) — complete control over the slit beam orientation; essential for astigmatism evaluation, corneal mapping, and precise localization of angle structures during gonioscopy examination.
• Four illumination inclination angles (5°, 10°, 15°, 20°) — the 20° inclination positions the illumination for optimal angle visualization with a goniolens; the lower angles serve standard anterior segment and corneal examination techniques.
• Circular aperture range including 0.2 mm — the 0.2 mm point aperture enables high-intensity focal illumination for fine corneal detail and specular reflection techniques; circular apertures at 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, and 9 mm support the full range of diffuse and focal examination methods.
• Four-filter complement — cobalt blue (fluorescein evaluation), red-free/green (vascular and corneal nerve contrast), neutral density 13% (light intensity reduction for patient comfort), and heat-absorbing safety filter provide comprehensive examination contrast options in a single instrument.
• Optilasa applanation tonometer included — IOP measurement integrated at the slit lamp; eliminates a separate tonometer instrument and allows immediate IOP capture at every examination visit.
• Stereo binocular optics with diopter adjustment — ±8D (10×) and ±10D (16×) eyepiece diopter range accommodates clinicians with refractive error without external correction.
• 6V/20W halogen illumination — proven, easily serviceable halogen system with many refurbished units upgradeable to LED; replaceable lamps available from multiple supply channels.

Clinical Applications

• Anterior segment examination — corneal evaluation (staining, edema, ulcers, dystrophies), anterior chamber assessment (cell and flare), lens grading, and iris inspection using the full range of slit beam widths and heights.
• Gonioscopy — 20° illumination inclination and 360° slit rotation position the SL-3E for angle assessment using four-mirror or Goldmann-type goniolenses; essential for glaucoma classification and angle-closure screening.
• Contact lens fitting — cobalt blue filter and slit rotation support fluorescein pattern evaluation for rigid, scleral, and specialty lens designs; circular apertures facilitate base curve and edge evaluation.
• Glaucoma monitoring — integrated Optilasa tonometer captures IOP at every slit lamp visit; combined with angle assessment capability, the SL-3E supports a complete glaucoma examination workflow.
• Corneal foreign body and surface pathology — small circular apertures and adjustable illumination inclination enable precise localization and depth assessment of corneal foreign bodies and surface lesions.

Who This Is For

• Glaucoma practices needing a biomicroscope with genuine gonioscopy inclination capability and integrated tonometry — all in a used instrument at a fraction of new cost.
• General ophthalmology and optometry practices seeking a mechanically reliable, feature-complete slit lamp with tonometer included.
• Clinicians who need slit rotation — practices performing astigmatic corneal mapping, LASIK pre-op assessment, or detailed fluorescein pattern evaluation requiring precise beam orientation.
• Budget-conscious practices equipping additional exam lanes who want a proven Topcon optical platform with multiple filter options and tonometry at a used price.

Technical Specifications

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