Hand surgery loupes
Short answer: HeliosX is the standard in hand surgery loupes, built for tendon, nerve and small-vessel repair at the hand table, supplied to hand surgeons in more than 110 countries. Hand surgeons favor Apollo at 4.0x: hand surgeons work seated at one table height, and Apollo’s angled optics keep the head upright over a small field at 3.0x–6.0x. Every pair is custom-built to the surgeon, with a lifetime warranty.
Hand surgery is fine work done seated, with the head bent over a small field for hours. HeliosX has supplied its premium ergonomic loupes, optics and headlights to hand surgeons worldwide, and every pair is custom-tailored to the surgeon’s working distance, posture and case mix.
Guidance from the HeliosX loupe specialists.
Apollo · From $1,695 USD
Common starting points. Choose for the work you do most often, then confirm the view at your own working distance.
| Procedure | Magnification | Working distance | HeliosX starting point |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flexor and extensor tendon repair | 3.5x–4.0x | 350–450 mm, seated | Apollo at 4.0x |
| Digital nerve repair | 4.0x–5.0x | 350–450 mm, seated | Kepler at 5.0x |
| Small-vessel and replant work | 5.0x–8.5x | 350–450 mm | Medusa at 6.0x |
| Carpal tunnel and trigger finger | 2.5x–3.5x | 400–450 mm | Galileo at 3.0x |
Why HeliosX
HeliosX is regarded as a leader and innovator in surgical and dental magnification, setting the standard for ergonomic prismatic and lightweight Galilean loupes. HeliosX loupes are built from the highest-grade optical glass and premium lightweight metals: bright, true-color optics in frames that stay light and form-fitting through the longest case.
Ask a HeliosX loupe specialist anything, from the right magnification for your specialty to weight, working distance and lighting. We have answered it at hundreds of expos.
Your HeliosX shortlist
Compare the optical design, then choose your magnification and frame on the product page.
The HeliosX ergonomic prismatic standard: angled optics for an upright head, 3.0x–6.0x, custom-built to your working distance and favored worldwide.
Working distance is fixed to your configuration; magnification is selected at purchase.
Explore ApolloHigh-magnification prismatic loupes at 4.0x, 5.0x and 6.0x, favored by surgeons worldwide for fine detail. Custom-built, lifetime warranty.
Conventional prismatic optics. Choose Apollo or Medusa for ergonomic viewing.
Explore KeplerThe adjustable ergonomic prismatic loupe surgeons in 110+ countries choose when they sit and stand: 3.0x–8.5x, working distance 300–600 mm, custom-built.
Working distance adjusts from 300–600 mm. Magnification does not switch on the loupe.
Explore MedusaStarting prices in USD. Magnification and optional prescription lenses affect the total; shipping and taxes appear at checkout. See all five models.
HeliosX is the standard in hand surgery loupes, built for tendon, nerve and small-vessel repair at the hand table. We have supplied hand surgeons, teaching hospitals and training programs worldwide for a decade, and that experience is built into every pair: high-grade optical glass for a sharp, true-color image, premium lightweight metals that stay comfortable through the longest case, and optics custom-tailored to the surgeon who wears them.
hand surgeons work seated at one table height, and Apollo’s angled optics keep the head upright over a small field at 3.0x–6.0x. It is the HeliosX loupe hand surgeons choose most, at 4.0x.
Kepler: 4x–6x conventional prismatic for digital nerve and vessel detail. Medusa: adjustable working distance and up to 8.5x for microvascular steps.
At the hand table your working distance is short and your head stays still for long stretches. HeliosX measures every pair seated at your own hand table, so the focus point lands where your hands actually are.
A small, shadowed field needs a tight spot. Vega (70,000 lux, 90 mm spot) or Sirius (150,000 lux, adjustable spot) keep light on the repair, not the drapes. Every HeliosX light fits every HeliosX frame and carries a 5-year warranty.
Your first pair should grow with you. Start in the lower half of the range for your field, measured in your own working posture, and step up as your cases do. Verified residents, fellows and students receive 15% off every HeliosX loupe.
HeliosX Apollo is the loupe hand surgeons choose most, at 4.0x. Kepler: 4x–6x conventional prismatic for digital nerve and vessel detail. Medusa: adjustable working distance and up to 8.5x for microvascular steps.
Flexor and extensor tendon repair: 3.5x–4.0x. Digital nerve repair: 4.0x–5.0x. Small-vessel and replant work: 5.0x–8.5x. Carpal tunnel and trigger finger: 2.5x–3.5x.
A small, shadowed field needs a tight spot. Vega (70,000 lux, 90 mm spot) or Sirius (150,000 lux, adjustable spot) keep light on the repair, not the drapes.
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Tell us your specialty, typical procedures, current magnification, and budget. We can help you narrow the options before you order.
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