Attn: I just got 3.0X loupes but considering switching to 3.5X or 4.5X

[skqkgk123]

Hi.

I just received and played around with 3.0 X magnification loupes but I feel that I might need a higher mag.

But I'm concerned about the increased weight of the loupes. Also most of the classmates are getting just 2.5X or 3.0X.

What's your suggestion?

Should I stick with my 3.0X or go with 3.5X or 4.5X?

Thank you.

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[PaulS]

I have a 3.0x and absolutely love it. The higher mags are way too heavy for me. I think depth of focus and having lights is more important than magnification.

 

[cooliyak]

Hi.

I just received and played around with 3.0 X magnification loupes but I feel that I might need a higher mag.

But I'm concerned about the increased weight of the loupes. Also most of the classmates are getting just 2.5X or 3.0X.

What's your suggestion?

Should I stick with my 3.0X or go with 3.5X or 4.5X?

Thank you.

I think 2.5x is worthless. 3.0x is a good starter loupe magnification. That is what I got and I was pretty happy all the way through dental school. I just upgraded to 3.5x expanded field and am in love with them. I think you would be fine w/ either one, but weight is a factor to consider. I don’t know about going up to 4.5x in your first pair (if this is your first pair), but that’s up to you. My new Q Optics 3.5x EF + light is just as heavy (if not slightly lighter) than my old Surgitel 3.0x alone so I happily added the light and have more magnification with no added weight.

 

[Faux]

Just go for the 4.5. Barely notice the extra weight.

 

[Legacy382]

4.5x Q-optics. The best.

 

[ncide]

I use 4.3x and don't mind the weight. I don't recommend anything below 3.5x.

 

[skqkgk123]

Is 3.5X from orascoptic or designs for vision any good?
Should I just go with 4.5 or settle with 3.0?

 

[ncide]

I think it's better to start your training with the higher magnification earlier, since it is easier to transition on dummies than on patients.

Orascoptic has a new line of loupes where you can change out the magnification of their loupes by turning a dial, or by swapping out the lens and exchanging it for another lens with a different magnification. No other vendor has loupes like these.

You could do a prep with 3.5x and then do a root canal with 4.5x by swapping out the lenses.

 

[skqkgk123]

I think it's better to start your training with the higher magnification earlier, since it is easier to transition on dummies than on patients.

Orascoptic has a new line of loupes where you can change out the magnification of their loupes by turning a dial, or by swapping out the lens and exchanging it for another magnification. No other vendor has loupes like these.

You said that you use 4.3X. Do you think I'd be better off starting from 4.5X rather than the 3.5X?

I've considered that model from Orascoptic but that weighs almost 100g which is triple the weight of 3.0X.

 

[Legacy382]

You said that you use 4.3X. Do you think I'd be better off starting from 4.5X rather than the 3.5X?

I've considered that model from Orascoptic but that weighs almost 100g which is triple the weight of 3.0X.

Try Q-optics. Super light.

 

[pikaboo]

I have 3.8x prisms from Orascoptic and i am considering switching to higher for Endodontics. anything lower than 3.5 is useless honestly.

 

[ncide]

You said that you use 4.3X. Do you think I'd be better off starting from 4.5X rather than the 3.5X?

I've considered that model from Orascoptic but that weighs almost 100g which is triple the weight of 3.0X.

Yeah, I'd recommend the higher mags. 100g isn't that much. Try them out and see.