How to Choose Your Magnification Loupes – Part II

This blog post is an continuation of our previous post.

Test the working distance
The working distance refers to the distance between your eyes, and the patient’s mouth. You can measure this while assuming your normal working position, making sure you are: comfortable, that your back is straight, and that you are not leaning forward too much.

Perhaps you could ask someone to assist you in this procedure. You can also use the following overview to help determine the best working distance for your personal needs:

Height:
<170 cm (5ft 7 in) 170-190 cm (5ft 7 in to 6ft 4 in) >190 cm (6ft 4 in)

Sitting:
340 mm (14 in) 420 mm (16 in) 500 mm (20 in)

Standing:
420 mm (16 in) 500 mm (20 in) 550 mm (22in)

Check the field of view.
The field of view is the area that is visible and in focus, while looking through the loupes. A larger field of view is preferred, as there is a larger area visible through the loupes, and there is less need to move your head around . The size of the “field of view” also corresponds directly to the magnification factor.

A loupe with a lower magnification factor will have a larger field of view, and vice versa. All loupes utilize high performance lens systems that provide an extra wide field of view (up to 125mm / 4.9 inch).

Check the depth of view.
The depth of field is the depth of the area that is visible as well as  in-focus, while looking through the loupes. A larger depth of field is preferred, as there is a deeper area visible through the loupes. The size of the “depth of field” corresponds directly to the “working distance”.

A loupe with a longer working distance, will have a larger depth of field, and vice versa. The size of the “depth of field” also corresponds directly to the magnification factor.

A loupe with a lower magnification factor, will have a larger depth of field, and vice versa. All loupes utilize high performance lens systems that provide an extra large depth of field (up to 120mm / 4.7 inch).

Test the weight of the loupes.
Weight is an important factor when choosing a new loupe, especially if the loupe is to be used for longer periods of time. Lightweight loupes are more comfortable, and in the long term, will reduce tension and other complications. Ultra light weight loupes, offer the maximal comfort. All loupes utilize extremely light weight materials.

Regarding the Keperlilean loupes, these loupes are heavy. When choosing these, opt for the headband style, which will be comfortable for using a long time.

Why surgical or dental loupes are necessarily – just ask AdmetecVision!

Surgical or dental loupes help surgeons and dentists to maintain an ergonomic posture while performing the most difficult surgeries. Surgeons and dentists love them since they reduce eye, neck and back strain. A surgeon or dentist need not change the position of his or her body to view the area they are working on.

The main cause of health problems for surgeons and dentists is the necessity to frequently changing the position of his or her body during surgery or treatment. Surgical and dental loupes therefore improve ergonomic posture. Working for long hours in a particular position takes its toll on the body of surgeons and dentists.

Furthermore, the use of surgical and dental loupes reduce eye, neck and back fatigue of surgeons and dentists. With loupes, they can get relief from eye, back and neck fatigue. Over time, surgeons and dentists are exposed to various heath problems such as arthritis and frozen shoulders. As a result, loupes have become necessary.

The loupe helps to view the working area in a magnified manner, which
enables better examination and diagnosis. But a loupe also enhances the view of
instruments. This especially helps surgeons to get an enhanced view of
instruments and thus improve their performance.

But also patients like their surgeons and dentists to use loupes, since it
reduces the chance of mistakes and thus enhances the quality of treatment.

In short, surgical loupes and dental loupes offer a number of benefits and should
therefore be incorporated in daily professional lives to ensure the health of
surgeons and dentists as well as optimal treatment of patients.

Want to know more about surgical and dental loupes?
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