Product Description
The Kowa SL-19 Handheld Slit Lamp offers powerful diagnostic performance in a compact, lightweight form. Weighing just 620g, this unit is lighter than previous models and designed for versatility in the field, pediatric care, emergency rooms, and bedside exams.
The SL-19 provides 10x and 16x magnification, 3 slit widths (0.1, 0.2, 0.8 mm), and a variable LED light source adjustable from 200 to 20,000 Lux. The built-in blue illumination button and 3-step background light enhance visualization of corneal and anterior chamber structures.
Cordless and highly portable, the unit operates with three AA batteries (Ni-MH or dry cell) and delivers up to 360 minutes of continuous illumination at full brightness.
| Model |
Kowa SL-19 Handheld Slit Lamp |
| Magnification |
10x and 16x |
| Slit Widths |
0.1 mm, 0.2 mm, 0.8 mm |
| Slit Length |
1.5 mm to 12 mm (continuously adjustable) |
| Light Source |
LED (white light, 200–20,000 Lux) |
| Blue Light |
3-step intensity, button on handle |
| Background Light |
3-step background illumination |
| Power Supply |
3 x AA Ni-MH rechargeable or dry cell batteries |
| Operating Time |
Up to 360 minutes (at max intensity, with 1,900 mAh batteries) |
| Weight |
620 g |
| Design |
Compact, smooth rounded body to reduce patient anxiety |
| Color Options |
Available in 5 colors |
| Grip |
Trigger-style with optimized diameter |