A.R.C. CITO 532 SLT Laser for Glaucoma Clinics

What the CITO 532 is

CITO 532 is designed for the anterior segment and emits at 532 nm with pulse energy of 0.2 to 2.0 mJ and a 400 µm spot. It is a laser class 3B device. SLT itself is described in our article on SLT laser in glaucoma; this page concentrates on the equipment.

Slit illumination, laser beam and observation optics are coaxial, and a permanent physician protection filter is built in, so the surgeon does not have to handle a separate filter during treatment.

The 7-inch touchscreen keeps the selected treatment energy in view, which helps the surgeon and assistant confirm settings quickly. Ask during a demonstration how the display behaves in a darkened room and how easily it can be read from the side.

µ-Chip technology and Quick-Repetition

Instead of a flash lamp, the CITO 532 uses diode-pumped µ-Chip technology. According to A.R.C. Laser this means no high voltage in the system, a power deviation below 2 % (manufacturer data), a homogeneous spot and fast pulse sequences.

Quick-Repetition at about 10 Hz shortens treatment time. For clinics performing several SLT sessions each week, shorter sessions can make scheduling easier, though the chosen settings remain the clinician's decision. Our guide to SLT laser settings discusses parameters in general terms.

• Wavelength 532 nm, pulse energy 0.2 to 2.0 mJ.
• Spot size 400 µm.
• 7-inch touchscreen showing the selected treatment energy.
• Quick-Repetition, about 10 Hz.

Best SLT laser: neutral selection criteria

No device is best in every setting, so the useful question is which one fits your clinic. Compare power stability data, ease of reading the display from the chair, optical quality of the slit lamp, service access in the UAE, training offered and the total cost of ownership over several years.

Ask whether the laser can be paired with a Nd:YAG system later. A.R.C. Laser offers the COBRA workstation, which combines CITO 532 and Q-Las, as well as the VARIO table for two lasers on one table, which helps a clinic that expects its needs to grow. See also SLT versus YAG laser.

A practical test is to run a short mock session: time how long it takes to set up, change energy, document settings and reset between patients. Differences that look small on a specification sheet add up over a full clinic day.

Slit lamp, table and room

The laser is mounted on a slit lamp, so the quality of the slit lamp matters as much as the laser. A.R.C. uses its PCL5 slit-lamp platform, and details are in the PCL5 slit lamp article. Plan table height, access for wheelchair users and the power supply in advance.

Treat the room as a controlled laser area: signage, eyewear policy even with the built-in filter for others present, and a trained operator. Ask your supplier for installation and training as part of the offer.

Pricing, quotes and next steps

Search terms like slt laser machine price are common, but price depends on configuration: stand-alone slit-lamp version, combination table, optional accessories, installation and service terms. We therefore quote per project instead of publishing a figure.

Beckfinity can arrange a CITO 532 demonstration and prepare a quote for your glaucoma service. Contact our specialists to discuss configuration, training and service, and confirm device registration requirements with the relevant UAE authorities.