Surgical Loupes Shopping Guide

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Surgical Loupes Shopping Guide
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• The application of magnification has been known
  to offer many benefits especially. It makes it
  possible for surgeons to carry out specialized
  and complex surgical procedures more accurately.
  Magnification can be achieved by using magnifying
  optical aids like surgical glasses. In order to
  pick the right surgical loupes, here are a few
  factors that you need to consider.
• Magnification plays a very vital role in every
  surgical procedure. It has revolutionized both
  reconstructive and microvascular surgery. It
  allows the surgeon to see the operating region
  clearly and closely, thus enhancing his precision
  and accuracy.

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One way to achieve magnification is to use
surgical glasses or loupes. Surgical glasses do
not just enhance the visual acuity of the
operator, they likewise make it easier for him to
maintain an ergonomic posture, thus preventing
musculoskeletal pains and eyestrain at the end of
the surgical operation.
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• Surgical loupes make specialized and complex
  surgical procedures in the areas of urology,
  plastic surgery, transplantation surgery,
  vascular surgery, pediatric surgery,
  neurosurgery, oncology, otorhinolaryngology, and
  other delicate surgical disciplines possible.
• Factors to consider when choosing surgical loupes
• Surgical loupes are available in different
  measurements, designs, quality, type, and
  magnification powers. In order to pick the right
  pair of surgical magnification loupes, you need
  to consider these factors.
• Magnification Power
• Depending on how you are going to use the
  surgical loupe, you can choose a magnification
  power from 2.5x to 6.0x. For general use, you can
  pick the loupe with lower magnification (from
  2.5x to 3.5x). If you are going to use it for
  more complicated procedures that require higher
  levels of magnification, choose the 4.0x to 6.0x
  loupes.

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• Type of Loupes
• There are basically two types of surgical
  glasses- the flip-up loupes and the through the
  lens loupes. The flip-up loupe has optical
  barrels that are attached to an adjustable hinge
  mechanism mounted into the carrier lens. It
  offers adjustable interpupillary distance and
  greater angle of the declination. But, it is
  heavy and it has a narrow field of view.
• The through the lens or TTL loupes have optical
  barrels that are directly drilled and attached to
  the carrier lens. They have a light weight and a
  wider field of view.

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• Measurements
• There are a few measurements that you need to
  consider when picking a surgical optical loupe.
  One is the working distance or the measurement of
  the distance between your eyes and your projected
  operating region while you are sitting or
  standing in a neutral and upright working
  posture. It is important that you know your
  working distance as it helps you choose the right
  ergonomic loupes.
• Another measurement is the interpupillary
  distance or the distance between the two pupils
  of your eyes. The other measurements are the
  depth of a field and the field of view.
• The measurements of the surgical loupes are
  directly relative to each other and to the
  magnification power. The lower the magnification
  power, the wider the field of view and the larger
  the depth of field. Moreover, as the working
  distance increases, the magnification decreases.
• In order for you to get the most benefits offered
  by surgical loupes, they should be custom made
  based on the above-mentioned considerations.

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