Frames 101 – Choosing the Right Frame

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Frame Adjustability

For added adjustability and comfort, all frames come with Ergo Fit Nose Pads. Ergo Fit Nose Pads can be adjusted and shaped to any nose height and width. They can also give you more distance between your eyes and the oculars to reduce fogging and eyelashes from touching the oculars. If you are purchasing a SurgiTel titanium frame this frame can be bent for minor visual adjustments and comfort.

Ergonomics and Eye Protection

The next consideration is selecting a frame that offers a safe working posture and proper eye protection. A core mission of SurgiTel is to help clinicians practice safely without posture-related pain. We do this by providing steep declination angles (DA) of the oculars along with proper eye protection. To help achieve a steeper DA, frames have a pantoscopic tilt (Figure 3). In addition to achieving a steeper DA, the pantoscopic tilt helps eliminate the gaps between the face and the bottom edge of the lenses to give better eye protection. Additionally, traditional frames come with side shields and sports frames have a wrap-around design to give added protection. If you work with lasers or x-rays filter options are available.

Frame Colors

Finally, your last consideration is frame color. The color of the frame does not have an impact on the basic requirements of loupes, however, we want you to be comfortable as well as look good. For the latest color options visit our frames page.

Custom Fitting

SurgiTel offers in-person fittings to help improve your ergonomics and comfort. Click here to schedule a free appointment today.