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.
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Orthopedic surgery loupes: choose for your case mix
For orthopedic work, start with the open procedures where you use magnification and the space you need around your instruments. Your working distance and operating position are more useful selection criteria than a specialty label alone.
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Apollo · From $1,695 USD
Your HeliosX shortlist
Start with the work you do.
Compare the optical design, then choose your magnification and frame on the product page.
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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Galileo
From $795Lightweight affordable surgical and dental loupes for students, residents, and everyday clinical use.
A lightweight Galilean option; not an ergonomic prismatic system.
Explore GalileoStarting prices in USD. Magnification and optional prescription lenses affect the total; shipping and taxes appear at checkout. See all five models.
Separate open work from screen-based visualization
Loupes and a video display solve different viewing tasks. Think about the cases where you look directly into the field, then define the smallest detail you need to see and the surrounding view you need to retain.
- Check field of view during instrument use, not only on a stationary target.
- Discuss task-specific magnification with your supervising or operating team.
- A loupe is not automatically a substitute for a microscope when the procedure requires one.
Measure with your actual operating setup
Standing height, table height, and your reach all affect working distance. A number measured while sitting at a desk may not describe your operating position.
- Apollo suits a fixed configured working distance.
- Medusa allows working-distance adjustment from 300–600 mm, at one ordered magnification.
- If posture is consistent and you need a lower-magnification view, compare Galileo.
Compare at your working distance
A magnification label cannot tell you how a loupe will feel in use. Compare field of view, depth of field, frame balance, and the fitted working distance. If you can attend a demonstration, use your normal posture and the same task for every pair.
- Check whether you can see the instrument tips and enough surrounding anatomy.
- Confirm the quoted weight includes the frame, optics, prescription, and any light you will wear.
- Ask what happens if the fit needs a correction, and get the answer in writing.
Know what happens after checkout
Your loupes are made to your configuration. After checkout, we collect your measurements and review them before custom production. Ask about your working distance, prescription, or frame before ordering if any of those choices are uncertain.
- Measure in the posture you actually use at work: Measurements.
- Cancellation is fully refundable before production begins. After production, non-defective orders are not refundable.
- Defective-product returns and authorized fit or configuration exchanges are subject to review: Returns.
Questions before buying
Does Medusa change magnification when I adjust focus?
No. Working-distance adjustment changes where you focus. You choose the magnification at purchase.
Can I get help before placing an order?
Yes. Email heliosxloupes@gmail.com with your specialty, current magnification, typical procedures, and budget. Ask us to help narrow the configuration before you pay.
Can I return loupes if I change my mind?
You can cancel for a full refund before custom production begins. Once production begins, non-defective orders are not refundable. Defective-product returns and approved fit or configuration exchanges require authorization. Read Returns before ordering.
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A clear choice starts with your work.
Tell us your specialty, typical procedures, current magnification, and budget. We can help you narrow the options before you order.
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