HEINE HSL 150 Hand-held Slit Lamp with battery handle

Portable precision for anterior segment examination

The HEINE HSL 150 Hand-Held Slit Lamp is a compact, portable slit lamp designed for the professional examination of the anterior segment of the eye. It is particularly useful in situations where a conventional stationary slit lamp is unavailable or where positioning the patient at a fixed examination unit is difficult.

With an instrument head weighing only around 70 g, the HSL 150 combines professional slit illumination and magnification with exceptional portability. This makes it particularly suitable for bedside examinations, home visits, paediatric ophthalmology and patients with restricted mobility.

Examination of the anterior segment

The HSL 150 provides targeted slit illumination combined with optical magnification for examining the anterior structures of the eye.

It can be used for the assessment of structures including:

• eyelids and lid margins;
• conjunctiva;
• cornea;
• anterior segment;
• iris;
• lens.

Its key advantage is the combination of slit illumination, magnification and hand-held operation.

The examiner can bring the instrument directly to the patient instead of requiring the patient to be positioned at a stationary slit lamp microscope.

Continuously adjustable slit size

From 0.2 × 10 mm to 4 × 14 mm

The slit dimensions of the HEINE HSL 150 are continuously adjustable.

The available range extends from:

0.2 × 10 mm to 4 × 14 mm

This allows the examiner to adapt the illumination geometry to different examination requirements.

6× magnification

The integrated optical system provides 6× magnification, supporting detailed examination of the anterior eye.

HEINE uses a multi-coated optical system designed for high light transmission.

This is particularly important in a portable slit lamp, where compact dimensions need to be combined with sufficient optical performance for professional ophthalmic examination.

Blue interference filter for corneal examination

Switchable FITC filter

The HEINE HSL 150 incorporates a switchable blue interference filter (FITC) for corneal examination.

The blue filter expands the diagnostic possibilities of the portable slit lamp and is particularly useful when fluorescence-based examination techniques are required.

For ophthalmologists using the HSL 150 away from a conventional slit lamp workstation, this represents an important practical feature.

XHL Xenon Halogen illumination

Unlike many of HEINE's newer diagnostic instruments, the HSL 150 uses XHL Xenon Halogen illumination rather than LEDHQ.

The system provides a bright, white examination light suitable for slit lamp examination.

This distinction is important when presenting the HSL 150: it is not simply a magnifying examination light, but a dedicated portable slit lamp designed for professional ophthalmic use.

Only approx. 70 g – exceptionally lightweight

Designed for maximum mobility

One of the key strengths of the HSL 150 is its low weight.

The instrument head weighs only approximately 70 g, making the slit lamp particularly easy to handle during mobile examinations.

Low weight is especially valuable during repeated examinations because the instrument is freely held and positioned by the examiner.

The HSL 150 is therefore particularly suitable for:

• home visits;
• mobile ophthalmic examinations;
• bedside examinations;
• patients with restricted mobility;
• children and patients who are difficult to position.

Ideal for children and patients with limited mobility

A conventional slit lamp examination normally requires the patient to sit or remain correctly positioned at a stationary instrument.

The HSL 150 reverses this situation: the examiner can bring the slit lamp directly to the patient.

This makes it particularly useful for:

• paediatric ophthalmology;
• geriatric patients;
• wheelchair users;
• bedridden patients;
• hospital wards;
• emergency examinations;
• home visits.

The HSL 150 therefore complements a stationary slit lamp wherever mobility and direct access to the patient are more important than a fixed examination workstation.

HEINE HSL 150 or a conventional slit lamp?

The HSL 150 is not intended to completely replace a stationary slit lamp microscope. Its primary advantage is portability.

The HSL 150 is therefore best understood as a portable complement to conventional slit lamp diagnostics.

Flexible power supply options

The HEINE HSL 150 is available with different power supply configurations.

Depending on the selected version, it can be used with:

• rechargeable HEINE handles and charging systems;
• replaceable battery handles.

This allows the configuration to be adapted to the intended application, from occasional mobile examinations to regular professional use in practices and hospitals.

2.5 V or 3.5 V XHL

HEINE offers the HSL 150 in different configurations.

HSL 150 2.5 V Set

The 2.5 V version can be supplied with a BETA SLIM battery handle.

HEINE catalogue number:

C-252.10.105

HSL 150 3.5 V Set

The rechargeable 3.5 V version is available with a BETA4 SLIM NT rechargeable handle and NT4 table charger.

HEINE catalogue number:

C-266.20.471

The appropriate configuration can therefore be selected according to the intended frequency and location of use.

Optional 10× magnifier attachment

An optional HSL 10× magnifier attachment is available for the HEINE HSL 150.

This increases the magnification to 10×, providing greater detail when higher magnification is required.

HEINE catalogue number:

C-000.14.606

This accessory extends the versatility of the HSL 150 for different ophthalmic examination requirements.

HEINE HSL 150 – key specifications

Why choose the HEINE HSL 150?

The strength of the HSL 150 lies in an unusual combination of professional ophthalmic features and exceptional portability:

6× magnification + continuously adjustable slit + FITC blue filter + XHL Xenon Halogen illumination + approx. 70 g instrument head

This makes the HSL 150 particularly attractive for ophthalmologists who already use a conventional slit lamp but require an additional portable solution for patients who cannot easily be examined at a stationary instrument.

Typical applications

The HEINE HSL 150 is particularly suitable for:

• ophthalmology practices;
• eye clinics;
• ophthalmology departments;
• paediatric ophthalmology;
• hospitals and clinical wards;
• home visits;
• wheelchair users;
• bedridden patients;
• veterinary medicine.

It therefore addresses precisely those examination situations where a conventional stationary slit lamp reaches its practical limitations.

Frequently asked questions about the HEINE HSL 150

What is the HEINE HSL 150 used for?

The HSL 150 is a portable hand-held slit lamp designed for the examination of the anterior segment of the eye, particularly when a conventional stationary slit lamp is unavailable or impractical.

What magnification does the HSL 150 provide?

The integrated optics provide 6× magnification. An optional 10× magnifier attachment is also available.

What is the adjustable slit range?

The slit can be continuously adjusted from 0.2 × 10 mm to 4 × 14 mm.

Does the HSL 150 have a blue filter?

Yes. It features a switchable blue interference filter (FITC) for corneal examination.

Does the HEINE HSL 150 use LED illumination?

No. The HSL 150 uses XHL Xenon Halogen illumination, not LEDHQ.

How much does the HSL 150 weigh?

The instrument head weighs approximately 70 g, making it exceptionally lightweight for mobile ophthalmic examinations.

Is the HSL 150 suitable for children?

Yes. Its portable design is particularly useful when examining infants and children who may be difficult to position at a conventional stationary slit lamp.

Can the HSL 150 be used for bedside examinations?

Yes. Bedside examination of patients with restricted mobility is one of the major advantages of a hand-held slit lamp.

Is the HEINE HSL 150 suitable for home visits?

Yes. Its compact dimensions, low weight and independent power supply make it well suited to mobile examinations and home visits.

Can the HSL 150 also be used in veterinary medicine?

Yes. The HSL 150 is suitable for applications in both human and veterinary medicine.

HEINE HSL 150 Hand-Held Slit Lamp at V-MEDTECH

The HEINE HSL 150 Hand-Held Slit Lamp is a premium portable solution for ophthalmologists, eye clinics and healthcare facilities that need to examine the anterior segment outside a conventional slit lamp workstation.

With 6× magnification, a continuously adjustable slit, FITC blue filter, multi-coated optics and XHL Xenon Halogen illumination, it combines professional examination capabilities with an exceptionally lightweight instrument head of approximately 70 g.

The HSL 150 is particularly valuable for paediatric ophthalmology, patients with restricted mobility, bedside examinations and mobile ophthalmic care.