You may or may not have heard the phrase ‘angle of declination’, but in relation to loupes this is the downward angle that your eyes are inclined towards the working area. Getting the right angle for you is key to comfort of use. It should be steep enough to obtain a comfortable working position without the head being too far forward, as this leads to greater strain on the neck causing neck, back and shoulder pain and eye-strain. A trusted and experienced loupe supplier should be able to create custom-made loupes with the correct angle of declination best suited to you.
Why does working with incorrectly angled loupes cause pain?
When it comes to loupe specifications, an accurate measurement of the angle of declination is a crucial consideration as the wrong angle can cause or exacerbate musculoskeletal problems.
One of the greatest contributing factors to neck pain is tilting your head forward more than 20°. Unfortunately, with the wrong angle of declination, loupes will push the clincian’s head forward beyond 20°, causing bad working posture.
Because the angle of declination is unique to everyone, only an experienced loupes specialist should assess the correct working posture and take measurements to ensure the loupes fit properly and minimise strain on the eyes, neck, back, shoulders.
What’s the solution?
Loupes are a long-term investment. By purchasing high quality, correctly measured loupes from an experienced supplier, this essential equipment will give many years of excellent service whilst significantly improving and even extending your working life. This means that you can work in comfort and provide a higher quality of dentistry for your patients.
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