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Loupe Preference?
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TTL-They have a wider field of view. They are generally much lighter than the flip ups. IMO The slight weight difference makes a huge difference after a couple hours. Also when I start clinic I think I'll be less tempted to touch anything by my face (ie flip the loupes up when I have my gloves on) than if I had the TTLs.
I like the Surgitel brand. They are especially nice for those who wear both eyeglasses and contact lenses, because you can interchange blank lenses or prescription lenses.
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toothtutor said:
Surgitel were my first pair loupes...and to be honest.. they are rather heavy (at least my dent school issued model) and not very comfortable.
i'd recommend "designs for vision".
http://www.designsforvision.com/
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c132 said:
no offense, but did u learn how to use them??
i'm to the point where i feel naked when i'm not wearing them...
...i wont even go into the benefits for your back and neck...
So at UCLA SOD, we are required to loupe. Four vendors came to our school yesterday showing off all they have, and I left with my head spinning. There are so many choices that I don't know what to go for.
It seems like I'll be going with Through The Lenses (TTL). I like the tight fit, and the wide view. Flip Ups don't have nice views like the TTL.
TTL's Advantages:
* Wider field of vision
* Lighter
* Tighter fit
TTL's Disadvantages:
* Will have to adjust in the future when my prescription changes
* May strain my neck since I'll have to tilt my head to see patients
Flip Up Advantages:
* More versatility in terms of vision
* More sanitary
Any thoughts out there?
It seems like I'll be going with Through The Lenses (TTL). I like the tight fit, and the wide view. Flip Ups don't have nice views like the TTL.
TTL's Advantages:
* Wider field of vision
* Lighter
* Tighter fit
TTL's Disadvantages:
* Will have to adjust in the future when my prescription changes
* May strain my neck since I'll have to tilt my head to see patients
Flip Up Advantages:
* More versatility in terms of vision
* More sanitary
Any thoughts out there?
