Table 1: Comparison of Dental Loupes and Magnifiers by Digits and Numbers
| Item Name | Magnification Power | Number of Lenses | Type of Mount | Weight (in ounces) | Price (in USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optivisor | Not specified | 1 | Headband | Not specified | 39.99 |
| Visor Loupe | Not specified | 1 | Headband | Not specified | 42.79 |
| Opticaid® Clip On Magnifier | Not specified | 1 | Clip On | Not specified | 29.99 |
| Loupe Mag Clip-On +3 | +3 | 1 | Clip On | Not specified | 17.99 |
| Sport Loupes | 3.5X | 1 | Headband | Not specified | 299.00 |
| Loupes | 3.5X | 1 | Headband | Not specified | 599.00 |
| Classic Style Twin Tube, 3-Tube Fluorescents | Not specified | Not specified | Clamp | Not specified | 899.00 |
| Adjustable Arm Magnifying Lamp | Not specified | Not specified | Tabletop | Not specified | 57.45 |
| Magnifying Spectacle Loupes | Not specified | 1 | Clip On | Not specified | 59.99 |
| Binocular Zoom Scope | Not specified | Not specified | Headband | Not specified | 475.00 |
Table 2: Comparison of Dental Loupes and Magnifiers by Important Features
| Item Name | Important Features | Other Things to Consider |
|---|---|---|
| Optivisor | Lightweight, durable, adjustable pivot assembly on visor | Fits over eyeglasses |
| Visor Loupe | Lenses are recessed to reduce scratches, can be used with glasses | Not specified |
| Opticaid® Clip On Magnifier | Eliminates eye strain, leaves hands free for working | Swings in any direction |
| Loupe Mag Clip-On +3 | Protective case included, fits aviator or goggle style glasses | Molded plastic friction fit to secure lenses |
| Sport Loupes | Provides vision not attainable with the naked eye, high resolution, optics are sealed to prevent dust and moisture | Low power magnification |
| Loupes | Lightweight, prescription-ready Titanium frames, highly corrected optics that allows the entire mouth to be viewed | Not specified |
| Classic Style Twin Tube, 3-Tube Fluorescents | Effectiveness in reducing eye strain, easily positioned with a touch of the finger | No exposed wires or springs |
| Adjustable Arm Magnifying Lamp | Adjustable, mounted to tabletop, provides magnifying power with fluorescent light | Not specified |
| Magnifying Spectacle Loupes | Optically correct with a lightweight lens holding arm, swings easily up or down | Clips onto a variety of eyeglasses |
| Binocular Zoom Scope | Padded leather headband, plastic tilt lenses for improved viewing convergence | Not specified |
1. Optivisor – Dixon Inc
Optivisor is a magnifier that fits over eyeglasses.
- Features a dial adjustment headband to fit any head size
- Lightweight and durable
- Adjustable pivot assembly on visor can be set to desired tension, allowing it to stay in place when tilted
2. Visor Loupe – Lactona Corporation
Visor Loupes are optical-grade acrylic lenses that are attached to a lightweight headband and are used to magnify work in the oral cavity or lab bench.
- Magnifier can easily and quickly be put on and off
- Can be used in combination with regular glasses
- Lenses are recessed to reduce scratches
3. Opticaid® Clip On Magnifier – Dixon Inc
- Clip on to any eyeglass frame
- Eliminates eye strain
- Lets you see tiny details without distortion, using both eyes
- Leaves hands free for working
- Adjustable, lightweight and comfortable
- Swings in any direction
4. Loupe Mag Clip-On +3
Clear Bar Clip-On loupes have a molded plastic friction fit to secure the magnifying lenses. The wire clip-on styles attach to aviator or goggle-style glasses and prescription eyewear. It includes a protective case.
5. Sport Loupes – 3.5X Magnification – Seiler Instrument Manufacturing Co
The Seiler Sport Loupes provide low-power magnification at a reasonable price.
- Provides vision not attainable with the naked eye
- High resolution
- Optics are sealed to prevent dust and moisture
- Comfortably extends the natural accommodation capability of the human eye
- Highly corrected optics that allows the entire mouth to be viewed
6. Loupes – 3.5X – Seiler Instrument Manufacturing Co
The Seiler Titanium frames are a lightweight option perfect for prescription glasses users. The Titanium Frames come with 3 different magnification options: 2.5x, 3.0x, and 3.5x, and 4 colors: Blue, Black, Silver, and Red. Add your prescription to these frames and enjoy the enhanced abilities of a better sight.
7. Classic Style Twin Tube – Float-Arm Fluorescents
The Classic 2-Tube and 3-Tube Floating Arm Fluorescents include 15 watt daylight bulbs that provide abundant light over a large work area.
- Effectiveness in reducing eye strain
- The Dazor floating-arm technology stands above that of other moving arm lamps on the market as it is easily positioned with a touch of the finger
- No exposed wires or springs
8. Adjustable Arm Magnifying Lamp
This adjustable lamp is mounted to a tabletop to provide magnifying power with fluorescent light.
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
9. Magnifying Spectacle Loupes – Palmero Sales Co Inc
- Clips onto a variety of eyeglasses
- Optically correct with a lightweight lens-holding arm
- Swings easily up or down
10. Binocular Zoom Scope – Buffalo Dental Manufacturing Co Inc
Zoom scope binocular magnifiers can be worn with eyeglasses and feature a padded leather headband and plastic tilt lenses for improved viewing convergence.
