Bigger is not always better! In the case of optical loupes, bigger refers to the magnification, expressed as a number followed by "x", example: 4.0x. Loupe magnifications commonly range between 2.0x through 6.0x. For first time loupe buyers, and for veteran loupe wearers, we often recommend 2.5x magnification loupes. There are a few optical principles to consider:
1. The greater the magnification, the smaller the field-of-view, or diameter of the circle that you see.
2. The greater the magnification, the greater the need to hold your head still.
If you are a dental professional, and you wish to view most of the patient's teeth, a magnification of 2.5x is perfect. For a special procedure, such as a root canal, or work on the margin of a crown, you may wish to focus on a very small area. In this case a higher magnification such as 4.0x may be required. Caution is advised: For inexperienced loupe wearers, higher magnifications can be very disorienting. At the highest magnifications, such as 6x, it becomes nearly impossible to hold your head still enough to view the subject without blurring. Even the minor tremor caused by your own heartbeat can make be distracting as you focus on the subject.
A good rule of thumb is to select the lowest magnification needed to do your work. For most surgeons and dental professionals the optimal magnification is 2.5x. Over time, you may feel the need to change to a higher magnification. For this reason, the flip-up loupe design offers the advantage of removing one loupe in favor of another by removing a single screw.
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Sincerely,
MDLoupesPro
Surgical loupes are nothing but the magnification device which is used by dentists and surgeons to see small details more closely. Well, these are the most mandatory devices without which dentists and surgeons are good for nothing.
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