Description
What’s Included
- Topcon SL-4E slit lamp biomicroscope
- CSO Z800 applanation tonometer
- Power cable (as photographed)
- 90-day Digital Eye Center warranty
Condition & Warranty
Used. Tested before listing — slit-width control verified, magnification turret verified across all positions, halogen illumination confirmed, CSO Z800 tonometer prism mount and applanation force verified. Cleaned. Covered by a 90-day warranty on parts and workmanship.
Topcon SL-4E — Used Galilean Slit Lamp with CSO Z800 Tonometer
The Topcon SL-4E is a Galilean dual-column slit lamp from Topcon’s classical SL-Series, paired here with the CSO Z800 (Goldmann-type) applanation tonometer for a complete anterior-segment exam workflow. This used topcon sl-4e ships ready for clinical deployment at a sub-$3.5K price point.
The SL-4E offers 5-step magnification through a Galilean turret with continuously variable slit width and slit height, halogen illumination, and the standard built-in cobalt blue and red-free filter set. The CSO Z800 is a Goldmann-style applanation tonometer 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-4E was designed for.
Why Practices Choose the SL-4E
Topcon Galilean optics — proven optical platform from Topcon’s classical SL-Series with sharp anterior-segment views.- 5-step magnification turret — wide range covers routine biomicroscopy through detailed corneal endothelium inspection.
- Continuously variable slit width and height — full clinical range for optic-section, conic, and sclerotic-scatter techniques.
- Halogen illumination — broadly stocked replacement bulbs vs. proprietary LED modules.
- Built-in filter set — cobalt blue for fluorescein and red-free for vessel/RNFL review without filter swapping.
- CSO Z800 Goldmann-type tonometer — gold-standard applanation IOP measurement on the same instrument.
- Compact dual-column design — fits standard exam-lane stands; well-suited for instrument-stand mounting.
- 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, and anterior vitreous.
- Goldmann applanation tonometry — gold-standard IOP for glaucoma evaluation and follow-up.
- Corneal disease grading — staining patterns, abrasions, ulcers, and post-surgical evaluation.
- Contact-lens fitting — fluorescein evaluation with cobalt-blue filter.
- Cataract grading — direct illumination and retroillumination for nuclear, cortical, and PSC assessment.
Who This Is For
- Optometry and general ophthalmology practices wanting a Topcon-branded slit-lamp + tonometer combo at the entry tier.
- Multi-doctor groups standardizing on Topcon equipment across satellite locations.
- Practices replacing an older slit lamp with a Topcon classical SL-Series unit.
- Buyers seeking a single-PO slit-lamp + tonometer combo from a major brand at a sub-$3.5K used price point.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
| Type | Galilean dual-column halogen slit lamp + applanation tonometer |
| Magnification | 5-step turret |
| Slit width / height | 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 Slit Lamp Options
Where this Topcon SL-4E fits in DEC’s slit-lamp inventory:
| Model | Magnification | Tonometer | Brand | Price | Notes |
| Topcon SL-4E + CSO Z800 | 5-step | CSO Z800 | Topcon | $3,080 | Entry tier — this listing |
| Topcon SL-2G + HS 870 | 3-step | HS 870 Goldmann | Topcon | $4,200 | Smaller mag range, HS tonometer |
| Marco G2 Ultra + HS 870 | 3-step (10×/16×/25×) | HS 870 Goldmann | Marco | $3,850 | Marco brand alternative |
| Marco G5 Ultra + HS 900 | 5-step (6.3×–40×) | HS 900 Goldmann | Marco | $5,500 | Premium Marco option |
Prefer a Marco-branded 5-step slit lamp? See the Marco G5 Ultra + HS 900. Want a smaller Topcon at a similar price? See the Topcon SL-2G + HS 870.
Questions about the Topcon SL-4E? Contact us for current availability or accessories.
