Description
Zeiss Cirrus 5000 OCT — Refurbished High-Speed HD-OCT with GPA and Ganglion Cell Analysis
The Zeiss Cirrus 5000 HD-OCT is the fastest structural OCT in the Cirrus lineup that doesn’t require the AngioPlex module — delivering the same 68,000 A-scans per second acquisition speed, 5-micron axial resolution, and full Premier analysis suite at a lower price point than the OCTA-equipped version. This refurbished Cirrus 5000 includes GPA glaucoma progression analysis, Ganglion Cell Analysis (GCA), and the full macular and optic disc protocol set for comprehensive retina and glaucoma imaging in one instrument.
Clinical evidence published in the National Library of Medicine confirms that the Cirrus HD-OCT normative database — one of the most referenced in glaucoma literature — provides statistically validated RNFL thickness comparisons that are foundational to modern glaucoma management.
What’s Included
- Zeiss Cirrus HD-OCT 5000 main unit
- Integrated workstation with Cirrus software
- Patient chin and forehead rest assembly
- Monitor, keyboard, mouse
- Power cables and accessories
- 6-month Digital Eye Center warranty
Key Features of the Zeiss Cirrus 5000 HD-OCT
- 68,000 A-scans per second — high-speed acquisition minimizes motion artifact in macular and disc cubes; faster than the Cirrus 400/4000/500 (27,000 A-scans/sec)
- 5-micron axial resolution at 840 nm — resolves individual retinal layers for RNFL thinning detection, GCC mapping, and structural AMD progression monitoring
- Guided Progression Analysis (GPA) — detects statistically significant RNFL thinning between serial scans and generates summary progression reports for documentation and referral
- Ganglion Cell Analysis (GCA) — maps the macular ganglion cell and inner plexiform layer complex; detects glaucoma earlier in some patients than RNFL alone
- Full protocol suite — Macular Cube 512×128, Optic Disc Cube 200×200, HD 5-Line Raster, Enhanced Depth Imaging (EDI), and anterior segment protocols built in
- Cirrus normative database — age-stratified RNFL and GCC normative values from the most-cited Cirrus reference dataset in published glaucoma research
- Anterior segment compatibility — optional anterior segment lens for cornea, angle, and lens imaging without a separate instrument
Who Uses the Zeiss Cirrus 5000 OCT
- Glaucoma specialists — GPA and GCA provide statistically validated progression tracking; Cirrus platform is the reference device for most long-term glaucoma studies
- Retina practices — 68,000 A-scan speed enables larger macular cubes and cleaner line rasters for AMD, DME, and vascular occlusion imaging
- Comprehensive ophthalmology practices — single instrument covers macular screening, RNFL analysis, and optic disc documentation for the full patient panel
- Optometry groups entering glaucoma co-management — GPA and the Cirrus normative database provide the clinical documentation required for co-management reporting
- Practices upgrading from Cirrus 400/4000 — same familiar Cirrus workflow and software, meaningfully faster acquisition, GCA added
Technical Specifications
| Spec | Detail |
| Manufacturer | Carl Zeiss Meditec |
| Model | Cirrus HD-OCT 5000 |
| Technology | Spectral-domain OCT (SD-OCT) |
| Scan Speed | 68,000 A-scans/second |
| Wavelength | 840 nm |
| Axial Resolution | 5 µm (tissue) |
| Scan Width | 6 mm × 6 mm |
| Imaging Depth | 2 mm |
| Protocols | Macular Cube 512×128, Optic Disc Cube 200×200, HD 5-Line Raster, EDI |
| Analysis Tools | GPA, GCA, RNFL thickness, optic disc parameters, macular thickness maps |
| OCTA | Not included (see Cirrus 5000 + AngioPlex) |
| Condition | Refurbished |
| Warranty | 6 months |
Condition & Warranty
Refurbished. This Zeiss Cirrus 5000 has been fully inspected, cleaned, and verified to factory specifications by a certified ophthalmic equipment technician. Covered by a 6-month warranty on parts and workmanship.
Compare Zeiss Cirrus HD-OCT Models
| Model | Speed | OCTA | Condition | Price |
| Cirrus 5000 w/ AngioPlex | 68K A-scans/s | Yes | Used | $41,800 |
| Cirrus 5000 (this unit) | 68K A-scans/s | No | Refurbished | $26,000 |
| Cirrus 500 | 68K A-scans/s | No | Refurbished | $22,325 |
| Cirrus 4000 | 27K A-scans/s | No | Used | $15,400 |
| Cirrus 400 | 27K A-scans/s | No | Used | $11,000 |
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