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Optical Slit Lamp Biomicroscope (Haag-Streit Type) — 2-Step 10x/16x/24x, Multi-Coated Optics

Optical Slit Lamp Biomicroscope (Haag-Streit Type) — 2-Step 10x/16x/24x, Multi-Coated Optics

Regular price $1,299.09 USD
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Entry-tier Haag-Streit-type slit lamp biomicroscope with computer-designed multi-coated optics for anterior segment ophthalmic examination. 2-step Galilean magnification (1× + 1.6× objectives × 10× + 15× eyepieces = 10× / 16× / 24× total), 12V 50W halogen bulb (2.5× brighter than 6V units common in cheap slit lamps), 6-aperture slit diaphragm, 5-filter disc (Cobalt Blue / Green / Yellow / Natural Density / Open — extra ND filter for photosensitive patients), 0°-180° slit rotation, tilt to 20°. $1,299.09 direct — entry-tier pricing for optometry practices building first exam lane, community eye clinics, and international ophthalmology outreach.

✓ Multi-Coated Optics✓ 12V 50W Halogen (brighter)✓ 2-Step Mag 10x/16x/24x✓ 5-Filter Disc (+ND)✓ Haag-Streit Type✓ Complete Accessories✓ 6-Aperture Slit✓ Best Entry Price
Key differences vs the 3-Step Slit Lamp ($1,799) + 2-Step Package ($2,499): This entry model uses a brighter 12V 50W halogen bulb (vs 6V 20W in the 3-Step) — meaningful for dense cataract examination and dark-eye patients. Also includes a Natural Density filter (5-filter disc vs 4-filter on other models) — useful for photosensitive uveitis / light-sensitive patients. Trade-off: 2-step magnification only (10×/16×/24×) vs 3-step (5×/10×/20×). If your work is optometric anterior segment biomicroscopy, this is the value-tier winner at $1,299.

Specifications

Type Haag-Streit type Galilean binocular, multi-coated optics
Eyepieces 10× + 15× included
Objectives 1× + 1.6× (2-step magnification changer)
Total magnification 10× / 16× / 24× (with 10× eyepieces)
Slit rotation 0° - 180°
Tilting illumination Up to 20°
Slit diaphragm 6 apertures: 12/9/7/3/0.2 mm + wedge variable
Filter disc 5-filter: Cobalt Blue · Green · Yellow · Natural Density · Open aperture
Halogen lamp 12V 50W (brighter than 6V 20W entry units)
Included accessories Replacement lamp · Replacement mirror · Plastic breath shield · Testing rod · Dust cover · Fuse
Power supply 110V or 220V (specify at order)
Warranty 1-year parts + labor · 5-year replacement bulb availability

Best for

  • Optometry practices building first exam lane on tight capital budget
  • Community eye clinics + rural underserved areas
  • NGO cataract camps + eye-care outreach (Aravind / L V Prasad / Orbis style)
  • OB-GYN + primary care adding diabetic retinal screening
  • University optometry teaching lanes (student-fleet pricing)
  • Emergency departments + urgent care
  • International eye clinics via DDP (India, GCC, LATAM, SE Asia, MENA, Sub-Saharan Africa)
  • Veterinary ophthalmology

Buying for a practice or NGO?

  • Volume pricing on 3+ orders — teaching lane fleets, multi-clinic rollouts
  • Net-30 invoicing for verified optometry / academic / NGO accounts
  • Pair with Motorized Table ($1,999) for complete exam-lane build ~$3,299
  • Optional Goldmann tonometer $400 · Beam splitter + camera $800-1,500
  • SAM.gov / VA / DoD compliant procurement
  • International DDP shipping — India, LATAM, MENA, SE Asia, GCC, Sub-Saharan Africa
  • NGO / cataract camp pricing on 5+ unit orders
Email procurement →(669) 265-9353

FAQ

Which slit lamp should I buy — this, the 3-Step ($1,799), or the 2-Step Package ($2,499)?

This ($1,299) if budget is tight + you want the brighter 12V/50W halogen. 3-Step ($1,799) if you need 5×/10×/20× steps for pathology-heavy ophthalmology. 2-Step Package ($2,499) if you want everything turnkey with installation guide + upgraded 15× eyepieces + free shipping.

Why is 12V 50W better than 6V 20W?

2.5× brighter — matters for dense cataracts, dark-irised patients, and posterior lens capsule assessment. Also matters for slit-beam photography via camera adapter. Only downside: bulb runs hotter, requires slightly more airflow around lamp housing.

Does this include a chin rest?

Standard chin rest + forehead strap included as part of the slit lamp base assembly. Not a separate accessory.

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