Hi Zac ! First of all thank you for making these amazing videos, I`m an oculoplastic fellow in Mexico and I wonder wich magnification power Do you prefer, 2.5x or 3.5x? Such an amazing feeling to see how cool oculoplastics can be in people like you. Greetings and hope to see you at some congres some day
Welp.. you're over the 60 likes for those who are interested in the comparison video, lol. Good for you! So, chiming in with the others... I'd be interested in knowing more about the pros and cons to the three major brands (I think that's what you'd said) you've tried out. I'm going into dental hygienistry and will need some higher powered loupes that won't fall apart after a year's worth of use.
@@doctoreyeballmd7493 I’m a GP and I use them for everything, 3rds, implants, alveoplasty, fillings, crowns, etc. they do come in whatever magnification you want though. I just hate having a cord to a battery pack. These have the batteries in the loupe arms. Just fyi. But a number of loupe companies are making “expanded field” loupes… higher magnification while maintaining similar field of view from a lower magnification.
Thank you for the video. It was very informative. I do have some questions. Are those loupes astronomical or galilean? What is the cost? Can you have them customize for your eye? For example if you are -4 sphere and have them make glasses based on your prescription?
Great questions. I do not know if they are astronomical or Galilean, I just know that they magnify things and make it easier for me to see them. The cost varies based on what frame you get and what type of loupe. These frames are the cheaper ones. If you get the light with it I think it came to around $1000. And I’m fairly certain they can add your prescription into the frame. I hope that helps.
Do you think you could adjust those loupes so that it is in focus at close range, say 6-7 inches? I'm looking for loupes to help improve my fly thing - I dress a lot of Salmon and Trout fishing flies...
I think you probably could get the focal point shortened but not sure I would spend this much money if you’re not using them for surgery or medical uses.
Hi Dr. Keenan. I am currently in my second gap year and in a med school application cycle. I am fortunate enough to stumble on some cardiology research experience and get some abstracts accepted and published to various cardiology organizations. However, I am really interested in ophthalmology. So I was wondering, does research experience outside of ophthalmology help when it comes to applying to ophtho residency?
also on a gap year & wanting to go into ophtho! :) In your case, I have heard that any research > no research, but to maximize your chances & have the best possible match result its best to have some experience in ophtho (or any other field that you want to go into)
