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Slit Lamp Microscope
Galilean Converging Optical System: Features a multi-step magnification changer and high-transmission anti-reflective coatings to provide high-resolution, three-dimensional depth perception with edge-to-edge sharpness.
Precision-Adjustable Slit Aperture: Utilizes a continuously variable slit width (0mm to 14mm) and integrated diagnostic filters, including cobalt blue and red-free, for enhanced vascular visualization and corneal staining analysis.
₹12,300.00
Quick Answer: The Slit Lamp Microscope is an eye-examination instrument that combines an adjustable narrow slit of bright light with a low-power microscope, letting the examiner view the cornea, anterior chamber, iris and lens in optical section. A slit lamp microscope is a core instrument in optometry and ophthalmology training.
How a Slit Lamp Examines the Eye
A slit lamp projects a thin, bright blade of light into the eye. Because the cornea and lens are transparent, the slit lights up a thin optical section through them, rather like a slice, and the microscope views that section from an angle. Changing the slit width, height and angle, and swinging the illumination arm relative to the microscope, lets the examiner judge depth: whether a mark sits on the corneal surface, within it, or deeper in the lens.
The person being examined rests chin and forehead against a frame to keep the head still, and the examiner moves the combined microscope and light unit with a control lever to bring each structure into focus. Blue light with fluorescein dye reveals scratches on the cornea, and a green filter improves the contrast of blood vessels; which filters are fitted to this model is not stated in the listing.
The listing does not state medical-device registration either. Buyers intending to use the instrument for patient care should confirm that it meets the regulatory requirements of their country before ordering; for teaching optics and examination technique it serves as a training instrument.
Specifications
| Instrument | Slit lamp microscope (eye biomicroscope) |
| Illumination | Adjustable slit of light on a swinging arm |
| Observation | Low-power microscope viewing at an angle to the beam |
| Structures viewed | Eyelids, cornea, anterior chamber, iris and lens |
| Filters, magnification steps and regulatory status | Confirm at enquiry |
Applications
- Teaching slit lamp technique to optometry and ophthalmology students
- Practising illumination methods such as diffuse, direct focal and retro-illumination
- Demonstrating optical sections of the cornea and lens in optics classes
- Training in fluorescein staining of the corneal surface, where a blue filter is fitted
Care & Handling
- Clean the chin rest and forehead band of the slit lamp microscope between users with a suitable disinfectant wipe, and change chin-rest paper if used.
- Cover the instrument when not in use; dust on the slit mechanism and mirror shows as specks in the beam.
- Replace the lamp only with the type specified for the instrument, after switching off and letting it cool.
- Lock the base before moving the table, so the instrument does not run off its track.
Why Choose LabEquip
Optometry colleges, ophthalmology training departments and paramedical institutes teaching eye examination buy slit lamps for their skills labs. It is listed in the LabEquip Microscope & Optics range alongside the Zoom Operating Microscope, Eye (Floor Model); discuss your training set-up on the contact page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a slit lamp show that a torch does not?
A narrow slit of light cuts an optical section through the transparent cornea and lens, and the microscope magnifies it. That reveals depth, so the examiner can tell whether a mark lies on the surface or deeper inside the eye.
What is the chin rest for?
It holds the head steady at the right position in front of the microscope. Even small head movements shift the eye out of focus at slit lamp magnifications.
Why are different slit widths used?
A wide beam gives a general, diffuse view of the eye’s surface, while a narrow slit gives a thin optical section for judging depth and transparency. Examiners switch between them during an examination.
What is fluorescein used for with a slit lamp?
Fluorescein dye collects in scratches and defects on the corneal surface and glows green under blue light. It is a standard teaching exercise, carried out with sterile single-use strips.
Can this slit lamp be used for patient examinations?
The listing does not state medical-device registration. Anyone planning patient use should confirm the regulatory status required in their country before ordering; otherwise it can be used for teaching and practice.
How should the instrument be cleaned between students?
Wipe the chin rest, forehead band and handles with a disinfectant wipe, and clean the eyepieces with lens tissue. Keep liquid away from the lamp housing and electrical parts.
Last Updated: September 2026
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