Apollo
From $1,695Ergonomic prismatic loupes for clinicians who want posture-aware clarity and high-magnification options.
Working distance is fixed to your configuration; magnification is selected at purchase.
Explore ApolloMaxillofacial & oral surgery
Maxillofacial Surgery Loupes
Maxillofacial surgeons reported some of the highest intraoperative magnification use in the Jarrett survey. OMFS work routinely sits at the intersection of ergonomic strain and fine detail, which is exactly the brief HeliosX ergonomic prismatic loupes were built for.
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Apollo · From $1,695 USD
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Medusa
From $1,695Ergonomic prismatic loupes with adjustable working distance for clinicians who change posture between seated and standing work.
Working distance adjusts from 300–600 mm. Magnification does not switch on the loupe.
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Kepler
From $1,195Conventional prismatic loupes for higher-magnification work, available in 4.0x, 5.0x, and 6.0x.
Conventional prismatic optics. Choose Apollo or Medusa for ergonomic viewing.
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Where loupes fit OMFS work
Orthognathic, reconstructive, cleft, and trauma cases all benefit from loupe magnification. The choice of magnification ties to procedure mix and how close you sit to the field.
- Orthognathic and TMJ work where 3.5x to 4.5x clears the operative field.
- Reconstructive and cleft cases that reward 4.0x to 5.0x for fine tissue handling.
- Trauma work where setup time and a stable visual axis matter most.
Which HeliosX model fits OMFS workflows
Apollo is the default ergonomic prismatic build for most OMFS workflows. Medusa adds adjustable working distance for surgeons who alternate between seated and standing procedures. Kepler reaches into the higher-magnification end for microsurgical reconstructive work.
- Apollo: ergonomic prismatic at 3.0x to 6.0x for the OMFS case mix.
- Medusa: adjustable working distance for posture-flexible procedures.
- Kepler: 4.0x to 6.0x for microsurgical reconstructive detail.
Fit notes for OMFS specialists
OMFS surgeons often wear loupes through long, posture-demanding cases. The right choice prioritizes ergonomic balance and field stability over peak magnification, with higher magnification reserved for the cases that actually need it.
- Prioritize ergonomic balance and stable IPD alignment for long cases.
- Match magnification to the most common procedure, not the rare microsurgical one.
- Confirm working distance in your real operating posture, not a generic preset.
Questions before buying
What magnification do OMFS surgeons most often use?
OMFS surgeons commonly use 3.5x to 5.0x for orthognathic and reconstructive work, with higher magnification reserved for microsurgical reconstructive cases.
Do HeliosX loupes work for orthognathic surgery?
Yes. Apollo and Medusa both deliver ergonomic prismatic optics that hold up across long orthognathic cases without straining the neck, and HeliosX builds each pair around your custom IPD and working distance.
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