Magnification specifications

Standard online magnification options: 3.0x, 4.0x, 5.0x, and 6.0x. Custom magnifications, including 4.5x, may be available by request.

Fixed working distance: select 420 mm, 450 mm, 500 mm, or 550 mm at order.

Field of view: 50–105 mm, varying with magnification and working distance.

Net weight with frame: 55–58.2 g.

Optimized for LED light packs and fixed mounts.

About Apollo

What magnification options does Apollo support?

Apollo standard online configurations are 3.0x, 4.0x, 5.0x, and 6.0x. Custom magnifications, including 4.5x, may be available by request. Apollo is the HeliosX ergonomic prismatic system with a fixed working distance configured to the clinician’s measurements.

What is the difference between Apollo and Medusa?

Apollo runs 3.0x–6.0x with fixed working distance. Medusa runs 3.0x–8.5x with adjustable working distance. Pick Apollo for a posture-locked daily setup; pick Medusa for clinicians who change posture across cases or need higher magnification ceilings.

How much does Apollo weigh?

Apollo weighs 55–58.2 g including the frame, depending on configuration. Apollo 1 and Apollo 2 frames each ship in five colorways.

Are there discounts for residents and students?

Yes. Verified residents, fellows and students get 15% off any HeliosX model. Email heliosxloupes@gmail.com with proof of your training status and we send a code to use at checkout.

HeliosX - Apollo

Ergonomic

Apollo Surgical Loupes

4.8 / 5(10 verified reviews)

High-magnification clarity for detail-obsessed operators. Apollo pairs advanced optics with lightweight frames so you can work precisely without losing balance.

30-day returns on non-prescription pairs. Prescription pairs are fully refundable until production begins.

Highlights

Ergonomic prismatic optics tuned for detail work.

Lightweight frame options that stay balanced.

Fixed working distance configured to your measurements.

Prescription capable and light-source ready.

Magnification

Each pair is built at one magnification, so choose the one you will use most. Help me choose

Frame style

Apollo 1 - Red

Choose a base frame, then fine-tune the finish. All frames support light mounts and prescription builds.

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Custom measurement review included. Typical production time is 1–2 weeks. Limited lifetime warranty. Pay over time with Affirm or Klarna at checkout. 30-day returns on non-prescription pairs. Prescription pairs are fully refundable until production begins.

Technical detail

Apollo product specifications.

Engineered for operators who need higher magnification without sacrificing ergonomics. Apollo delivers crisp resolution, reliable light compatibility, and a frame that stays comfortable when precision matters most.

Core build

Balanced chassis that keeps weight off your neck.
Net weight with frame: 55–58.2 g across all magnifications.
Durable metal barrels with refined finish.
Prescription ready with multiple frame geometries.

Optics & glass

Premium optical glass with advanced coatings.
Enhanced contrast for microsuturing and fine aesthetic work.
Transmittance tuned to keep lighting neutral and bright.
IPD range: 54-72 mm with smooth adjustments.

Magnification specifications

Standard online magnification options: 3.0x, 4.0x, 5.0x, and 6.0x. Custom magnifications, including 4.5x, may be available by request.
Fixed working distance: select 420 mm, 450 mm, 500 mm, or 550 mm at order.
Field of view: 50–105 mm, varying with magnification and working distance.
Net weight with frame: 55–58.2 g.
Optimized for LED light packs and fixed mounts.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions about Apollo

What magnification options does Apollo support?

What is the difference between Apollo and Medusa?

How much does Apollo weigh?

Apollo weighs 55–58.2 g including the frame, depending on configuration. Apollo 1 and Apollo 2 frames each ship in five colorways.

Are there discounts for residents and students?

Yes. Verified residents, fellows and students get 15% off any HeliosX model. Email heliosxloupes@gmail.com with proof of your training status and we send a code to use at checkout.

Clinician reviews

In their own words.

4.810 verified

Rachel B. 🇺🇸

Hand Surgery Fellow

Verified

Same image quality as the Orascoptic I tried first

I demoed Orascoptic prismatic at a course. The Apollo 4.5x is at minimum as sharp at half the price. Frame is more comfortable on me, probably because IPD was custom not preset. Fellowship-budget friendly.

Olivia C. 🇺🇸

Endodontist

Verified

Sharp enough for canal work without a microscope

I scope the difficult ones but on routine cases the Apollo at 5.0x with a good headlamp is enough. Crisp magnification, no rainbow fringe at the edges. The price-to-value ratio is the best I have seen since I started practicing in 2015.

Sarah H. 🇺🇸

Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, PGY-4

Verified

The frame is the surprise

The Apollo frame fits flat against my face better than the borrowed Orascoptic pair I had been using. At 4.0x there is no edge softness and the image is even from corner to corner. Worth every dollar against the trainee budget.

James M. 🇺🇸

Plastic Surgery Attending

Verified

Sharper than my old SurgiTel at 5.0x

I do not say that lightly. Replaced a 7-year-old SurgiTel pair. The Apollo 5.0x renders fine vessels with better contrast and the frame stays in place during long aesthetic cases. The custom IPD measurement process was meticulous.

David K. 🇺🇸

Periodontist

Verified

Posture-positive prismatic at a fair price

Switched from Galilean after 14 years. Apollo at 4.0x lets me sit upright with my head tilted maybe 5 degrees. My old setup had me at 25. My PT thanked me by week three.

Tomás L. 🇵🇹

Cirurgião Vascular

Verified

Qualidade óptica acima da expectativa

Recomendado por um colega que comprou as Medusa. Optei pelas Apollo a 5.0x por causa do meu trabalho com anastomoses. A nitidez e o conforto do quadro são excelentes. O atendimento ao cliente respondeu por email no mesmo dia para confirmar as medidas.

Nathan G. 🇺🇸

Otolaryngology Resident, PGY-2

Verified

Solid first set, single small fit issue

First loupes I have owned. The Apollo 3.0x fit was very close on arrival but the temple needed a small tweak. Support walked me through the adjustment over email. Image quality is excellent for the price tier.

Mateo R. 🇦🇷

Odontólogo

Verified

Posturalmente cambió mi día clínico

Hago endodoncia y restauración estética. Con las Apollo a 4.0x trabajo erguido y termino el día sin la rigidez cervical de siempre. La calidad del campo es nítida hasta los bordes. Buena opción para colegas de Latinoamérica que no quieren pagar precios europeos.

Aleksandr V. 🇷🇺

Стоматолог

Verified

Отличная оптика, доставка долгая

Купил Apollo 4.0x. Качество изображения отличное, в комплекте все необходимое для измерений. Минус только в логистике до России - заняло около четырех недель. Сами линзы и оправа на уровне дорогих немецких брендов.

Hannah P. 🇺🇸

Dental Student, D4

Verified

Got me through finals and into rotations

I was the cheapest pair in clinic for a year. Saved up and got Apollo at 3.0x. The difference in fatigue at the end of a six-hour clinic day is real. Two attendings have asked me where I bought them since I started wearing them.

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Clinician reviews

What surgeons and dental clinicians say about Apollo.

4.8/ 5

10 verified reviews

Rachel B. 🇺🇸

Hand Surgery Fellow

Verified

Same image quality as the Orascoptic I tried first

I demoed Orascoptic prismatic at a course. The Apollo 4.5x is at minimum as sharp at half the price. Frame is more comfortable on me, probably because IPD was custom not preset. Fellowship-budget friendly.

Olivia C. 🇺🇸

Endodontist

Verified

Sharp enough for canal work without a microscope

I scope the difficult ones but on routine cases the Apollo at 5.0x with a good headlamp is enough. Crisp magnification, no rainbow fringe at the edges. The price-to-value ratio is the best I have seen since I started practicing in 2015.

Sarah H. 🇺🇸

Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, PGY-4

Verified

The frame is the surprise

The Apollo frame fits flat against my face better than the borrowed Orascoptic pair I had been using. At 4.0x there is no edge softness and the image is even from corner to corner. Worth every dollar against the trainee budget.

James M. 🇺🇸

Plastic Surgery Attending

Verified

Sharper than my old SurgiTel at 5.0x

I do not say that lightly. Replaced a 7-year-old SurgiTel pair. The Apollo 5.0x renders fine vessels with better contrast and the frame stays in place during long aesthetic cases. The custom IPD measurement process was meticulous.

Rachel B. 🇺🇸

Hand Surgery Fellow

Verified

Same image quality as the Orascoptic I tried first

I demoed Orascoptic prismatic at a course. The Apollo 4.5x is at minimum as sharp at half the price. Frame is more comfortable on me, probably because IPD was custom not preset. Fellowship-budget friendly.

Olivia C. 🇺🇸

Endodontist

Verified

Sharp enough for canal work without a microscope

I scope the difficult ones but on routine cases the Apollo at 5.0x with a good headlamp is enough. Crisp magnification, no rainbow fringe at the edges. The price-to-value ratio is the best I have seen since I started practicing in 2015.

Sarah H. 🇺🇸

Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, PGY-4

Verified

The frame is the surprise

The Apollo frame fits flat against my face better than the borrowed Orascoptic pair I had been using. At 4.0x there is no edge softness and the image is even from corner to corner. Worth every dollar against the trainee budget.

James M. 🇺🇸

Plastic Surgery Attending

Verified

Sharper than my old SurgiTel at 5.0x

I do not say that lightly. Replaced a 7-year-old SurgiTel pair. The Apollo 5.0x renders fine vessels with better contrast and the frame stays in place during long aesthetic cases. The custom IPD measurement process was meticulous.

Rachel B. 🇺🇸

Hand Surgery Fellow

Verified

Same image quality as the Orascoptic I tried first

I demoed Orascoptic prismatic at a course. The Apollo 4.5x is at minimum as sharp at half the price. Frame is more comfortable on me, probably because IPD was custom not preset. Fellowship-budget friendly.

Olivia C. 🇺🇸

Endodontist

Verified

Sharp enough for canal work without a microscope

I scope the difficult ones but on routine cases the Apollo at 5.0x with a good headlamp is enough. Crisp magnification, no rainbow fringe at the edges. The price-to-value ratio is the best I have seen since I started practicing in 2015.

Sarah H. 🇺🇸

Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, PGY-4

Verified

The frame is the surprise

The Apollo frame fits flat against my face better than the borrowed Orascoptic pair I had been using. At 4.0x there is no edge softness and the image is even from corner to corner. Worth every dollar against the trainee budget.

James M. 🇺🇸

Plastic Surgery Attending

Verified

Sharper than my old SurgiTel at 5.0x

I do not say that lightly. Replaced a 7-year-old SurgiTel pair. The Apollo 5.0x renders fine vessels with better contrast and the frame stays in place during long aesthetic cases. The custom IPD measurement process was meticulous.

David K. 🇺🇸

Periodontist

Verified

Posture-positive prismatic at a fair price

Switched from Galilean after 14 years. Apollo at 4.0x lets me sit upright with my head tilted maybe 5 degrees. My old setup had me at 25. My PT thanked me by week three.

Tomás L. 🇵🇹

Cirurgião Vascular

Verified

Qualidade óptica acima da expectativa

Recomendado por um colega que comprou as Medusa. Optei pelas Apollo a 5.0x por causa do meu trabalho com anastomoses. A nitidez e o conforto do quadro são excelentes. O atendimento ao cliente respondeu por email no mesmo dia para confirmar as medidas.

Nathan G. 🇺🇸

Otolaryngology Resident, PGY-2

Verified

Solid first set, single small fit issue

First loupes I have owned. The Apollo 3.0x fit was very close on arrival but the temple needed a small tweak. Support walked me through the adjustment over email. Image quality is excellent for the price tier.

Mateo R. 🇦🇷

Odontólogo

Verified

Posturalmente cambió mi día clínico

Hago endodoncia y restauración estética. Con las Apollo a 4.0x trabajo erguido y termino el día sin la rigidez cervical de siempre. La calidad del campo es nítida hasta los bordes. Buena opción para colegas de Latinoamérica que no quieren pagar precios europeos.

David K. 🇺🇸

Periodontist

Verified

Posture-positive prismatic at a fair price

Switched from Galilean after 14 years. Apollo at 4.0x lets me sit upright with my head tilted maybe 5 degrees. My old setup had me at 25. My PT thanked me by week three.

Tomás L. 🇵🇹

Cirurgião Vascular

Verified

Qualidade óptica acima da expectativa

Recomendado por um colega que comprou as Medusa. Optei pelas Apollo a 5.0x por causa do meu trabalho com anastomoses. A nitidez e o conforto do quadro são excelentes. O atendimento ao cliente respondeu por email no mesmo dia para confirmar as medidas.

Nathan G. 🇺🇸

Otolaryngology Resident, PGY-2

Verified

Solid first set, single small fit issue

First loupes I have owned. The Apollo 3.0x fit was very close on arrival but the temple needed a small tweak. Support walked me through the adjustment over email. Image quality is excellent for the price tier.

Mateo R. 🇦🇷

Odontólogo

Verified

Posturalmente cambió mi día clínico

Hago endodoncia y restauración estética. Con las Apollo a 4.0x trabajo erguido y termino el día sin la rigidez cervical de siempre. La calidad del campo es nítida hasta los bordes. Buena opción para colegas de Latinoamérica que no quieren pagar precios europeos.

David K. 🇺🇸

Periodontist

Verified

Posture-positive prismatic at a fair price

Switched from Galilean after 14 years. Apollo at 4.0x lets me sit upright with my head tilted maybe 5 degrees. My old setup had me at 25. My PT thanked me by week three.

Tomás L. 🇵🇹

Cirurgião Vascular

Verified

Qualidade óptica acima da expectativa

Recomendado por um colega que comprou as Medusa. Optei pelas Apollo a 5.0x por causa do meu trabalho com anastomoses. A nitidez e o conforto do quadro são excelentes. O atendimento ao cliente respondeu por email no mesmo dia para confirmar as medidas.

Nathan G. 🇺🇸

Otolaryngology Resident, PGY-2

Verified

Solid first set, single small fit issue

First loupes I have owned. The Apollo 3.0x fit was very close on arrival but the temple needed a small tweak. Support walked me through the adjustment over email. Image quality is excellent for the price tier.

Mateo R. 🇦🇷

Odontólogo

Verified

Posturalmente cambió mi día clínico

Hago endodoncia y restauración estética. Con las Apollo a 4.0x trabajo erguido y termino el día sin la rigidez cervical de siempre. La calidad del campo es nítida hasta los bordes. Buena opción para colegas de Latinoamérica que no quieren pagar precios europeos.

Aleksandr V. 🇷🇺

Стоматолог

Verified

Отличная оптика, доставка долгая

Купил Apollo 4.0x. Качество изображения отличное, в комплекте все необходимое для измерений. Минус только в логистике до России - заняло около четырех недель. Сами линзы и оправа на уровне дорогих немецких брендов.

Hannah P. 🇺🇸

Dental Student, D4

Verified

Got me through finals and into rotations

I was the cheapest pair in clinic for a year. Saved up and got Apollo at 3.0x. The difference in fatigue at the end of a six-hour clinic day is real. Two attendings have asked me where I bought them since I started wearing them.

Aleksandr V. 🇷🇺

Стоматолог

Verified

Отличная оптика, доставка долгая

Купил Apollo 4.0x. Качество изображения отличное, в комплекте все необходимое для измерений. Минус только в логистике до России - заняло около четырех недель. Сами линзы и оправа на уровне дорогих немецких брендов.

Hannah P. 🇺🇸

Dental Student, D4

Verified

Got me through finals and into rotations

I was the cheapest pair in clinic for a year. Saved up and got Apollo at 3.0x. The difference in fatigue at the end of a six-hour clinic day is real. Two attendings have asked me where I bought them since I started wearing them.

Aleksandr V. 🇷🇺

Стоматолог

Verified

Отличная оптика, доставка долгая

Купил Apollo 4.0x. Качество изображения отличное, в комплекте все необходимое для измерений. Минус только в логистике до России - заняло около четырех недель. Сами линзы и оправа на уровне дорогих немецких брендов.

Hannah P. 🇺🇸

Dental Student, D4

Verified

Got me through finals and into rotations

I was the cheapest pair in clinic for a year. Saved up and got Apollo at 3.0x. The difference in fatigue at the end of a six-hour clinic day is real. Two attendings have asked me where I bought them since I started wearing them.

Built for real operators

Designed in the OR, priced for reality.

HeliosX exists because surgeons shouldn't have to choose between compromised tools and two months of rent. The work is demanding enough-the access should be too.

Before you decide

Get the fit right

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