Description
What's Included
- Marco G2 Ultra slit lamp main unit
- Haag-Streit 870 applanation tonometer
- Table top and unit arm
- Patient chin and head rest
- Power cable
- Instruction manual
- 90-day Digital Eye Center warranty
Condition & Warranty
Used. Inspected and function-verified by Digital Eye Center technicians prior to shipping. Covered by a 90-day warranty on parts and workmanship.
Marco G2 Ultra Slit Lamp Used — Ultra Series Optics with Haag-Streit 870 Tonometer
The Marco G2 Ultra slit lamp is Marco’s premium anterior segment biomicroscope, distinguished from the standard G2 by the Ultra Series multi-coated optical system: 20% greater resolution and light transmission, a 15% wider field of view, and 14% deeper depth of field. This used marco g2 ultra slit lamp delivers a brighter, sharper clinical view across all three magnification steps (10×, 16×, 25×) without changing the familiar G2 form factor that ophthalmologists and optometrists have used for decades. Paired with the included Haag-Streit 870 applanation tonometer, the Marco G2 Ultra slit lamp provides a complete anterior segment and IOP measurement station — with superior optics — at a used-equipment price.
The National Library of Medicine confirms that slit-lamp biomicroscopy is central to anterior chamber angle assessment and anterior segment evaluation, with optical resolution quality directly affecting the clinician’s ability to resolve subtle structures during examination.
Why Practices Choose the Marco G2 Ultra Slit Lamp
Ultra Series multi-coated optics — proprietary multi-layer coatings deliver 20% more light transmission and 20% higher optical resolution than the standard G2 for a brighter, sharper view with less glare and flare at every magnification step.- 15% wider field of view and 14% deeper depth of field — take in more of the anterior segment without repositioning; the extended focus range improves detail capture in corneal and anterior chamber work.
- 3-step Galilean magnification drum (10×, 16×, 25×) — 6° converging binocular tubes reduce eye strain and head movement during extended exam sessions; familiar Marco controls require no retraining.
- Full slit beam control (H: 1–14 mm, W: 0–14 mm, 0°–180° rotation) — precise beam sizing for optic section, diffuse illumination, sclerotic scatter, and retroillumination techniques.
- Complete filter set — cobalt-blue for fluorescein evaluation, red-free for vascular contrast, heat-absorbing standard; UV protection built in on every unit.
- Haag-Streit 870 applanation tonometer included — Goldmann-type IOP measurement mounted directly on the slit lamp; no separate NCT or tonometer stand required for a complete exam workstation.
- Table-top and unit-arm compatible — fits standard exam lane tables; optional electric table mount available for ergonomic positioning in any lane configuration.
Clinical Applications
- Anterior segment biomicroscopy — corneal evaluation, conjunctival inspection, anterior chamber depth assessment, and iris examination; enhanced optics improve detail in subtle pathology.
- Intraocular pressure measurement — Goldmann applanation tonometry with the Haag-Streit 870 for glaucoma screening, IOP monitoring, and diagnosis without a separate instrument.
- Contact lens fitting and follow-up — cobalt-blue fluorescein pattern evaluation at all three magnification levels; wider FOV aids full lens coverage and edge assessment.
- Corneal foreign body and trauma evaluation — high-magnification optic section with superior light transmission for abrasion depth assessment and embedded foreign body localization.
- Cataract grading and IOL inspection — slit beam nuclear sclerosis grading and post-op IOL review; improved resolution supports accurate Lens Opacity Classification grading.
- Dry eye and ocular surface evaluation — red-free filter and enhanced light transmission support tear film assessment and meibomian gland inspection in complex cases.
Who This Is For
- Ophthalmology and optometry practices that want better optics than a standard G2 at the same used-equipment price — Ultra Series coatings provide a meaningfully sharper view without new-equipment spend.
- Clinics replacing aging slit lamps — same familiar Marco G2 controls and form factor, with a significant optical upgrade over standard-coated instruments.
- Multi-location groups standardizing on Marco instruments across exam lanes for consistent controls and optical performance.
- High-volume practices where optical clarity and reduced eye strain over long exam days directly improves clinician efficiency and diagnostic confidence.
- Budget-conscious buyers who want the best optics in the used slit lamp market without paying for a new instrument.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
| Manufacturer | Marco |
| Model | G2 Ultra |
| Optical Series | Ultra — multi-layer, multi-coated (+20% resolution, +20% light transmission, +15% FOV, +14% depth of field) |
| Optics Design | Galilean magnification changer, 6° converging binocular tubes |
| Magnification | 3-step: 10×, 16×, 25× (rotating drum) |
| Slit Height | Continuous 1–14 mm |
| Slit Width | Continuous 0–14 mm |
| Slit Angle Rotation | 0°–180° |
| Light Source | Halogen |
| Filters | Cobalt-blue, red-free, heat-absorbing; UV protection standard |
| Tonometer | Haag-Streit 870 applanation (Goldmann-type) |
| Condition | Used |
| Warranty | 90 days |
Compare Marco Slit Lamp Options
| Feature | Marco G2 Ultra | Marco G5 Ultra | Marco SL-B3 LED | Topcon SL-2G |
| Optics | Ultra multi-coated (+20% resolution) | Ultra multi-coated | Standard | Standard |
| Light Source | Halogen | Halogen | Tower LED | LED |
| Tonometer Included | Yes (Haag-Streit 870) | No | Yes (Optilasa) | Yes (Haag-Streit 870) |
| Condition | Used | Used | Used | Used |
| Warranty | 90 days | 90 days | 90 days | 90 days |
Also available: Haag-Streit BM 900 with AT-900 tonometer — Swiss-made optics with integrated Goldmann tonometry for practices preferring the Haag-Streit platform.
Questions about the Marco G2 Ultra slit lamp? Contact us for availability and shipping details.
