Ergo IQ^™ Loupes

Thank you for choosing the Ergo IQ™ loupes. Designed to meet the demanding needs of today’s clinical professionals, these loupes will enable you to see, work, and feel your best.

User Manual (IFU)

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Quick Start Guide

Getting Started

Remove the protection caps and adjust the nose pads for a secure fit. If you are experiencing fogging, slightly move the frames away from your face and eyes. Ensure you are seated at your measured working distance, then slowly approach your magnified image until you are comfortable with the change in depth perception. Secure the retainer strap attached to the temple arms to increase stability, especially with higher magnification loupes.

Adjusting Nose Pad(s)

When the nose pads are properly adjusted to your face, they will provide excellent comfort and balance. If the nose pads do not make even contact with your nose comfortably, please follow the directions described below.

How to Adjust Nose Pad to Fit Nose

Adjusting Nose Pads for Too High Oculars
Adjusting the width of the nose pads by bending the nose pad wire mounts outwards (see Figure 1). By doing so, this will reduce the height of the frame and lower the ocular position.

Figure 1

Adjusting Nose Pads for Too Low Oculars
Adjust the width of the nose pads by bending the nose pad wire mounts inwards (see Figure 2). By doing so, this will increase the height of the frame and raise the ocular position.

Figure 2

Adjusting Nose Pads for Low Nose

If the nose pads are not evenly placed on the bridge of the nose, bend the wire mounts down and away from the frame (see Figure 3) and readjust the width of the nose pads if necessary. Note that the wire mount tilt angle depends on the bridge of the nose. The less nose bridge you have, the larger the tilt becomes to fit your nose.

Figure 3

Changing Nose Pad Style, Using Ergo Fit Nose Pad Mounting Block

Before switching to a different nose pad style, it is recommended that you try the set choice from our engineers. If you are experiencing any slight ocular misalignment or discomfort, refer to “How to Adjust Nose Pad to Fit Nose” instructions. If you decide to change to a different nose pad style, please read and follow the steps below for help with the vertical alignment of the oculars.
Start by reassembling the new nose pad wire arms into the same mounting block holes, as used on previous.
If you see top shadowing when looking through the oculars, mount the nose pad wire arms down (example: “A to B” or “B to C”) until fixed.
If you see bottom shadowing when looking through the oculars, mount the nose pad wire arms up (example: “C to B” or “B to A”) until fixed.

Pupillary Distance (P.D.)

The ideal P.D. for your loupes is manufactured not as one “circle,” but rather as one “oblong/oval” image, similar to a pair of binoculars (see Figure 4). Our extensive loupe manufacturing experience, backed by decades of customer data, has demonstrated that the oblong/oval field size offers enhanced long-term visual comfort, a greater field of view, and a greater depth of field. In contrast, setting your loupes to a single “circle field” at a specific working distance can risk visual convergence, potentially leading to eye strain.

Figure 4

Cleaning and Disinfection

Your loupe is a precision optical instrument made from high-quality materials. To ensure its longevity and optimal performance, please follow these instructions for proper cleaning and disinfecting. Noncompliant cleaning and disinfecting methods may result in damage to the loupes and may result in a void warranty.

Cleaning

To clean your loupes, we advise using either eyeglass cleaner (without alcohol) or applying mild soap and water with a soft cloth until particles are loosened. Wipe with a dry microfiber cloth or air dry.

DO NOT USE

Any cleaners containing alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, ethanol, ammonia, glutaraldehyde, or iodophor.

Disinfecting

To disinfect your loupes, we advise using quaternary ammonium compounds and ensuring they are dried thoroughly.

Recommended Disinfectants

The following specific cleaners have been tested and are approved for the disinfection of SurgiTel loupes:

To be determined

DO NOT

Use any other versions of disinfecting wipes than those mentioned above
Rinse under running water
Submerge in water or any liquid
Use an autoclave

Professional Loupe Tune Up with Detailed Cleaning

To keep your loupes working like new, we recommend that they should be sent in for a tune up at least once a year. This will ensure that your loupes are kept in great condition. To learn more about the U.S. and Canada Tune Up Program, visit www.surgitel.com/loupe-tune-up.