subject: Flip-up dental Galilean loupes: Popular in the medical field [print this page] Flip-up dental Galilean loupes: Popular in the medical field
Flip-up dental Galilean loupes are the lightest loupes available in the market. This factor makes them very popular as these are required to wear for long number of hours and therefore professionals prefer the lightweight ones. Wearing heavy ones at a stretch for 4 to 8 hours can be uncomfortable and therefore lightweight loupes are highly preferred.
The Galilean loupes weigh a mere 2.5, hence their soaring popularity. Another noteworthy feature is that they have a triple hinge design. This design allows perfect visual alignment and allows a 180 degree adjustment. It allows the wearer to maintain the best ergonomic posture and help them work conveniently without any body strain.
These loupes are single knob or individually adjustable scope. They are simple to use as one has to turn one knob and both the scopes will be adjusted automatically. It is important to note that if your left and right PD (Pupil Distance) differs more than 2mm, it is advisable to go for individually adjustable scopes. In this way, an individual can maintain an optical focal alignment.
These have a G3 Fusion sporty frame. It has a well-balanced weight and the soft nose pads allows the wearer to experience comfort even while wearing them for a long time. It allows the wearer to to view effortlessly as it has a wraparound high base panoramic lens. If anyone has safety concern about this loupe, then they have a reason to rejoice as it has a polycarbonate lens with 4A treatment. This lens is the strongest in the world and are treated with anti-fog, anti-scratch, anti-static and anti-UV. Great emphasis is laid on the quality and they are designed to meet or exceed the ANSI z87.1 and CSA Z94.3 requirements.
People can easily buy Fusion sporty frame flip-up , 2.0x, 2.5x, 3x and 3.5x and they can also buy Titanium Frame Flip-up, 2.0x, 2.5x, 3x and 3.5x. One can easily differentiate between 'Fusion Flip-up Loupes' and other flip-up loupes. The weight of the former ( without the frames ) is 1.5 oz and of the latter, it ranges between 1.5 oz. and 2.5 oz. The field of view of the former is up to 4.75" and the latter is up to 4.5", while the depth of view is 4"-6" for both the loupes. The fusion flip-up loupes come with a life time warranty and the other flip up loupes have a warranty from 1 to 3 years. The most important factor is the pricing, While the fusion Flip-up loupes start from a price as low as $199, the other fusion flip-up ones start from $700 -$1500! Thus, the former emerges as a winner and a popular choice among medical professionals.
