5 Primary advantages of TTL surgical loupes

5 Primary advantages of
TTL surgical loupes

Surgical loupes are precision optical instruments that magnify the image you can see through the
lens. They are available in different designs, magnification power, and types. The most common
type of surgical loupes is the through the lens loupes. Here are a few advantages of TTL surgical
loupes.
Being a surgeon is not only a noble career but a lifelong commitment to provide the best quality care
for patients who are in need of your talented hands. However, no matter how talented,
knowledgeable, and skillful you are as a surgeon, your work can still be limited to what your eyes
can see. Thankfully, there are magnification optical aids like Schultz surgical loupes that can help
improve your visual acuity.
Surgical loupes are precision optical instruments that magnify the image you can see through the
lens. They are available in different designs, magnification power, and types. The most common
types of surgical loupes are the flip-up loupes and the through the lens loupes. In this article, we are
going to talk more about the advantages of through the lens surgical loupes.
So, what are the advantages of through the lens or TTL surgical loupes? The primary advantages of
TTL loupes are the weight, fit, comfort, field of view, and prescription inclusion.

Weight
Through the lens, loupes are relatively lighter than any other type of surgical loupes. This is due to
how their optical barrels are positioned. As opposed to the flip-up loupes where the optical barrels
are attached to a hinge mechanism, the optical barrels of the TTL loupes are drilled directly on the
carrier lens. Thus, eliminating the added weight of the Flip-Up hinge.
Fit
The TTL loupes are customized to fit the measurements of the operator. These measurements
include the declination angle, interpupillary distance, and working distance. The surgical loupe has
to perfectly fit the operator’s needs and preferences in order to be effective. Otherwise, you may not
be able to enjoy the many benefits that surgical loupes offer.
Moreover, wearing the wrong loupes can be more of a risk than a benefit. Instead of helping you
avoid musculoskeletal pains and eye strain as well as of helping correct your working position, for
instance, you may be at risk of developing a poor posture which can lead to different health
problems.
Field of view
Since the optical barrels are positioned closer to the operator’s eyes, the TTL loupes offer a wider
field of view. This only means that you can be able to see a larger area of focus when looking
through the optical lens of the TTL loupes than when using flip-up loupes with the same
magnification power.

Prescription
A prescription can be added either in the carrier lens or optical barrels. If you need a distance
prescription, you can have it added in the carrier lens so you can be able to see clearly and in perfect
focus even if you are not using the optical barrels for magnification.
Comfort
TTL loupes provide more comfort than flip up loupes. Since they are custom made to cater the
working distance and PD distance of the operator, it can be easier for you to maintain an ergonomic
position without adjusting the loupes every now and then. Their light weight also adds to the
comfort. It is important to choose the lightest available TTL loupes. The longer you wear the loupes,
the more the weight will build up over time. If the weight starts to build up, it can affect both your
comfort and focus.
Moreover, the optical barrels of the TTL loupes do not protrude out that far, making it easier for you
to balance them without using much of your neck muscles.