Slit Lamps

Slit lamps are a core diagnostic tool that supports detailed examination of the anterior chamber and, where required, the posterior chamber of the eye. Mainline Instruments supplies a curated selection of slit lamps from trusted manufacturers, including Huvitz and Keeler, with expert guidance available to help you select the right configuration for your clinical needs.

  • Highly magnified, illuminated, 3D views
  • Designs optimised for everyday clinical use

Slit Lamps Products

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  • OCULUS – ImageCam® 3

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    • Ultracompact slitlamp camera system
    • Highresolution photo and video capture
    • Swivelling prism for easy operation
    • Integrated software with measurements and annotations
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  • Huvitz Slit Lamp Imaging System

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    • Large sensor delivers detailed slit lamp image capture
    • Advanced editing tools enhance clinical diagnostic imaging
    • Timeline animation supports disease progression study
    • Patient records organised with standard clinical data formats
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  • Huvitz HS-5000 40x Mag Slit Lamp

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    • High‑magnification optics for detailed anterior eye inspection
    • Galilean binocular system delivers wide, clear field
    • Five‑step drum magnification changes quickly and reliably
    • Multiple filters enhance contrast and fluorescein examination
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  • Huvitz HS-5500 40x Mag Slit Lamp (Zeiss Style)

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    • Five‑step magnification for detailed anterior segment visualization
    • Galilean optics deliver a sharp, wide field view
    • Built‑in filters enhance contrast for clinical assessments
    • Optional digital imaging support captures photos and videos
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  • Huvitz HS-7000/HS-7500 40x Mag Slit Lamp

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    • Five‑step magnification drum provides versatile visual detail
    • Galilean optics enhance clarity for accurate clinical diagnosis
    • Multiple built‑in filters improve contrast for specific tests
    • Joystick with trigger simplifies positioning and image capture
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  • Keeler PSL Classic Portable Hand Held Slit Lamp

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    • Dual 10× & 16× magnification for versatile viewing
    • Rotating slit wheel with multiple slit width options
    • Continuously variable illumination for precise control
    • Portable design with fixation targets and filters
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  • Volk Super Pupil XL

    Original price was: £395.00.Current price is: £299.00. + VAT
    • Widefield retinal imaging through small, undilated pupils
    • Digitalready lens ensures fast, accurate patient documentation
    • Ergonomic, lightweight design allows comfortable extended use
    • Highresolution optics enhance diagnostic confidence in practice
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  • Volk Digital 1.0x Imaging

    Original price was: £385.00.Current price is: £312.00. + VAT
    • Crystalclear retinal imaging for precise clinical evaluation
    • Blue ring ensures quick, accurate lens identification
    • Ergonomic, lightweight design for comfortable extended use
    • Fully compatible with Volk digital imaging systems
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  • Volk Digital Clear Mag

    Original price was: £350.00.Current price is: £294.00. + VAT
    • Highresolution retinal imaging for precise clinical evaluation
    • Digitalready lens ensures fast, accurate patient documentation
    • Ergonomic, lightweight design for comfortable extended use
    • Clear optics optimize visualization of retinal structures
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What Does a Slit Lamp Help With?

Slit lamps are an essential tool in eye examination, both at a routine and advanced level. They allow optometrists and ophthalmologists to closely inspect the cornea, anterior chamber, iris and lens, and also support posterior chamber assessment when used with appropriate auxiliary lenses. They help with identifying and monitoring conditions such as cataracts, glaucoma, corneal disease, ocular surface disorders and retinal abnormalities. 

 

By providing controlled illumination and adjustable magnification, slit lamps support accurate diagnosis, documentation and treatment planning, helping clinicians confidently assess eye health. They can be used with additional image capture technology to display and save results to a PC.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a slit lamp?

A slit lamp is a specialised ophthalmic microscope used by optometrists and ophthalmologists to examine the anterior and posterior chambers of the eye under high magnification. They combine focused illumination with adjustable optics and specific filters to deliver a stereoscopic image, allowing a detailed assessment of the cornea, iris, lens and other ocular structures.

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