Vascular surgery loupes
Short answer: HeliosX is the standard in vascular surgical loupes, chosen for anastomosis, endarterectomy and access surgery, supplied to vascular surgeons in more than 110 countries. Vascular surgeons favor Kepler at 4.0x: Kepler delivers crisp conventional prismatic detail at 4x–6x for distal anastomoses and fine arterial work, at the best price of any HeliosX prismatic loupe. Every pair is custom-built to the surgeon, with a lifetime warranty.
Vascular surgery lives on the quality of the suture line, from carotid endarterectomy to a distal bypass. HeliosX has supplied its premium ergonomic loupes, optics and headlights to vascular surgeons worldwide, and every pair is custom-tailored to the surgeon’s working distance, posture and case mix.
Guidance from the HeliosX loupe specialists.
Kepler · From $1,195 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carotid endarterectomy | 3.5x–4.0x | 400–500 mm | Apollo at 4.0x |
| Distal bypass anastomosis | 4.0x–5.0x | 400–500 mm | Kepler at 4.0x |
| AV fistula creation | 3.5x–4.5x | 350–450 mm, often seated | Medusa at 4.0x |
| Open aortic work | 2.5x–3.5x | 450–550 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.
High-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 MedusaThe 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 ApolloStarting 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 vascular surgical loupes, chosen for anastomosis, endarterectomy and access surgery. We have supplied vascular 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.
Kepler delivers crisp conventional prismatic detail at 4x–6x for distal anastomoses and fine arterial work, at the best price of any HeliosX prismatic loupe. It is the HeliosX loupe vascular surgeons choose most, at 4.0x.
Medusa: ergonomic prismatic with an adjustable working distance for long open cases. Apollo: an upright head through endarterectomy and access work at one table height.
Vascular surgeons move between seated access surgery and long standing open cases. A fixed working distance suits one and compromises the other, which is why so many vascular surgeons pair Kepler for detail with Medusa for range.
A suture line is only as good as the light on it. Vega (70,000 lux) suits up to 4x; Rigel (100,000 lux) is the vascular favorite at 4x–6x. 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 Kepler is the loupe vascular surgeons choose most, at 4.0x. Medusa: ergonomic prismatic with an adjustable working distance for long open cases. Apollo: an upright head through endarterectomy and access work at one table height.
Carotid endarterectomy: 3.5x–4.0x. Distal bypass anastomosis: 4.0x–5.0x. AV fistula creation: 3.5x–4.5x. Open aortic work: 2.5x–3.5x.
A suture line is only as good as the light on it. Vega (70,000 lux) suits up to 4x; Rigel (100,000 lux) is the vascular favorite at 4x–6x.
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