Many of you would agree that the cost is a major factor when buying a slit lamp. Yes?
Most manufacturers offer standard and advanced machines to cater to different working and operational requirements of slit lamp buyers. Overall, slit lamp price varies based on the company.
Though there are myriad slit lamp manufacturing companies, in this blog we complied a list of the most trusted ones.
Read on.
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
They are the pioneers of the ophthalmic industry offering a variety of solutions for eye care practitioners as well as consumers. Carl Zeiss Meditec also offers a range of their Zeiss slit lamps with varying specifications. Their classic product is SL 115 Biomicroscopic slit lamp and a more advanced option is SL 800. You can check the specification on their website Zeiss.com.
Haag-Streit USA
They have been manufacturing ophthalmic equipment for more than a century. Renowned for their precision, Haag-Streit slit lamps come in a range of BM 900, BI 900, BP 900, BQ 900, and BX 900. The BX 900 is the most technologically advanced and fully featured slit lamp. You can check the specification on their website hag-streit.com.
Keeler
Keeler is also a market leader in manufacturing ophthalmic equipment for over a century. Keeler slit lamps come in a wide range of traditional, digital, and portable slit lamps or handheld slit lamps. Their complete product range is available on their website keelerusa.com.
Nidek, Inc
Nidek is a Japan-based company initiated in 1971. Today, they have extended their reach across the globe. Nidek slit lamps come in four variants SL-2000, SL-1800, SL-450, and SL-250.
Reichert Technologies
The history of Reichert goes back to the 18th century. Their slit lamps come in 3 choices traditional design Xcel 455, compact design Xcel 255, and portable design PSL.
Topcon Medical Systems
A leading US-based company manufacturing a wide range of ophthalmic solutions. Topcon offers economical SL-2G slit lamps along with a range of D series Topcon slit lamps with more advancements.
Oculus
Renowned for slit lamps that stand out with up to 40x magnification, integrated power management, and more. Oculus SL-IC5 is worth checking.
Conclusion
For an eye care practitioner, it is important to understand the usage guidelines of a slit lamp as it enables the examiner to look into the layers of the eye thoroughly. It is an inevitable part of ophthalmic practice. Slit lamps and other apparatus make diagnoses possible. Follow the best practices with the right equipment for accurate results.
