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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the Xcel™ 255 Slit Lamp.
This User’s guide is designed as a training and reference manual for the operation and maintenance
of the instrument. We recommend that you read it carefully prior to use and follow the instructions to
ensure optimum performance of your new instrument. Properly trained eyecare professionals such as
ophthalmologists, optometrists, opticians and eye care technicians should operate this instrument.
Please retain this manual for future reference and to share with other users. Additional copies can be
obtainedfromyourauthorizedReichertdealerorfromtheReichertCustomerServiceDepartmentat:
Tel: 716-686-4500
Fax: 716-686-4555
Email: reichert.information@ametek.com
Indications for use
The Xcel 255 Slit Lamp is an AC-powered slit lamp biomicroscope that is intended for use in examining the
anterior segment, from the corneal epithelium to the posterior capsule. It is used to aid in the diagnosis of
diseases or trauma, which affect the structural properties of the anterior segment of the eye.
Contraindications
None.