Prescription Dental Loupes
Yes, SureOptix builds your eyeglass prescription directly into our TTL HD and ErgoHD dental loupes. Every prescription is reviewed by our in-house licensed opticians and built in our Los Angeles workshop, and your loupes ship in 1–2 weeks, prescription included. Single-vision prescription lenses add $200.
Reviewed by Michael, licensed optician · Updated October 2026
Prescription loupes at a glance
| Prescriptions we build | Single vision, astigmatism, bifocal and progressive |
|---|---|
| Price | Single vision: +$200. Bifocal, progressive and other custom prescriptions are quoted by our opticians, because every lens is made to order. |
| Turnaround | 1–2 weeks, the same as non-prescription loupes |
| Best frame for prescription | ZenFlex. Side Shield works for many prescriptions. The Sport frame does not take prescription lenses. |
| How to send your prescription | Text or email it to us, or we can call your eye doctor for it |
| When your prescription changes | We update your lenses for $200–$600, depending on the prescription, lens type and frame |
| Returns | 30-day full refund on the loupes. Prescription lenses are custom-made and not refundable. |
| Warranty | Lifetime warranty on TTL HD and ErgoHD loupe optics. Prescription lenses are not covered by the lifetime warranty. |
Do you need prescription loupes?
If you wear glasses to see clearly up close or at a distance, your loupes need to correct for it too. You have three options:
Prescription built into your loupes
Your correction is made into the loupe lenses themselves, so you see sharply through one pair with no glasses underneath. This is the most comfortable option for clinicians who wear glasses all day.
Contact lenses with standard loupes
If you already wear contacts comfortably, standard loupes may be all you need. Many dental students start this way.
Loupes over your glasses
Wearing loupes over prescription glasses adds weight and moves the optics away from your eyes, which narrows your field of view. We generally do not recommend it for all-day clinical work.
What prescriptions can you build?
We build single-vision, astigmatism, bifocal and progressive prescriptions. Every situation is different, so our licensed opticians review each prescription and decide the right lens design for your eyes, your frame and your working distance before we build anything.
Because every lens is custom-made, single vision is +$200 and other prescription types are quoted individually. We confirm the price with you before we start.
Which frames take a prescription?
ZenFlex is our best frame for prescription loupes. Side Shield takes many prescriptions, and our opticians will tell you if yours is a fit. The Sport frame does not take prescription lenses.
How ordering with a prescription works
- Choose your loupes. Pick TTL HD or ErgoHD, your magnification and your frame.
- Add prescription lenses at checkout.
- Send us your prescription. Text or email a photo of it, or give us your eye doctor's details and we will call them.
- Our opticians review it and confirm the lens design and price with you before we build. Your loupes ship from Los Angeles in 1–2 weeks.
Need your pupillary distance? Use our free PD and working distance guide.
What happens when your prescription changes?
Send us your new prescription and we update the lenses in your SureOptix loupes. Updates cost $200–$600, depending on your prescription, the lens type and your frame. You keep the same loupes, fitted to your new eyes.
Why dentists choose SureOptix
SureOptix started when friends of ours, practicing dentists, were struggling to find good loupes. They were paying extremely high prices and getting poor customer service. We fixed their loupes ourselves, saw how often dentists were being overcharged, and started SureOptix in 2020, building on more than 35 years in the optical business.
Every pair is made by hand in our Los Angeles workshop by a small team, not passed between a sales rep, a distributor and an overseas factory. Fewer hands means tighter quality control, more personal fitting and fewer mistakes, and you deal directly with the licensed opticians who build your loupes.
Prescription loupe questions
Can I get my prescription in dental loupes?
Yes. SureOptix builds your prescription directly into TTL HD and ErgoHD loupes. Our licensed opticians review every prescription before we build.
Can you make loupes for astigmatism?
Yes. We build astigmatism corrections into our loupes. Our opticians design the lenses for your specific prescription.
Do you make bifocal or progressive loupes?
Yes. Bifocal and progressive prescriptions are custom-made and quoted individually by our opticians.
How much do prescription loupes cost?
Single-vision prescription lenses add $200 to your loupes. TTL HD loupes start at $1,200 and ErgoHD at $1,400. Bifocal, progressive and other custom prescriptions are quoted individually.
How long do prescription loupes take?
1–2 weeks, the same as our non-prescription loupes. Everything is made in our Los Angeles workshop.
What if my prescription changes?
We update the lenses in your loupes for $200–$600, depending on your prescription, lens type and frame.
Can I return prescription loupes?
The loupes have a 30-day full refund. Prescription lenses are custom-made for you and are not refundable.
Which frame is best for a prescription?
ZenFlex is our best frame for prescriptions. Side Shield works for many prescriptions. The Sport frame does not take prescription lenses.
Can you put my prescription in another brand's loupes?
Yes. Our licensed opticians can build your prescription into loupes from other brands. Send us your loupes and prescription, and we confirm what is possible and the price before we start.
Questions about your prescription? Call or text (310) 997-7667 or email surehelp@sureoptix.com.