What Orascoptic does

Orascoptic is a US-based medical device company specializing in custom surgical and dental magnification loupes, headlight illumination systems, and ergonomic eyewear frames, operating as a subsidiary of Envista Holdings (NYSE: NVST) under the legal entity Metrex Research, LLC. The company designs, manufactures, and globally distributes a portfolio spanning fixed-magnification loupes (HDL 2.5x through HDL Prisms 5.5x), variable magnification systems (EyeZoom line, OmniOptic interchangeable magnification, ErgoZoom), ergonomic deflection-optics models (HDL Ergo, RDH Ergo), powered and integrated loupe-light systems (XV1, Dragonfly), and proprietary headlight platforms (Endeavour, Endeavour XL, Endeavour MD, Spark) built on the TruColor illumination technology. All optical systems use glass lenses with anti-scratch and anti-reflective coatings, and each loupe is individually handcrafted to the clinician's facial geometry using the proprietary Optikam measurement system.

The business serves four primary end markets — general dentists, dental hygienists, surgeons and medical specialists, and dental/medical students — with a secondary institutional channel serving government healthcare facilities and military clinics. Revenue is generated predominantly through one-time hardware sales of custom loupes and headlights, supplemented by ongoing service revenue from refurbishment, prescription changes, and accessory sales. Go-to-market combines direct field sales representatives conducting in-office Optikam-based fittings in the US, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand, with an authorized distributor network spanning more than 40 countries across the Americas, EMEA, APAC, LATAM, and Africa. Quote-based pricing is supplemented by a student/resident program offering up to 40% off retail plus a 4-year benefits window, interest-free payment plans, and a Peace of Mind Guarantee. The company has accumulated 21 consecutive Townie Choice Awards for Best Loupes and 9 Cellerant Best of Class Technology Awards, and holds multiple granted US patents covering the Dragonfly, Endeavour, OmniOptic, Spark, and XV1 product families. Following the November 2022 unification of the Surgical Acuity brand under Orascoptic, the business operates a single consolidated dental-and-surgical vision platform within Envista's portfolio.

Name

Orascoptic

Legal name

Metrex Research, LLC d/b/a Orascoptic

Website

https://orascoptic.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Orascoptic designs, manufactures, and globally distributes custom surgical and dental magnification loupes, ergonomic eyewear, and proprietary headlight systems for dentists, dental hygienists, surgeons, and dental/medical students, operating as a subsidiary of Envista Holdings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Surgical and Dental Loupes & Headlights

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841), Dental Equipment & Supplies (3843)

akta.pro primary industry

Orthodontic Imaging & Treatment Planning Centers (HLABAIAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

3D Facial & Photogrammetry Imaging Studios (HLABAIAD)

Keywords

• Surgical loupes
• Dental loupes
• Surgical headlights
• Magnification systems
• Ergonomic loupes

Headquarters

HQ city

Madison

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Custom Surgical and Dental Loupes: Orascoptic generates the majority of its revenue from the sale of custom-made surgical and dental loupes, sold directly to clinicians and through distributor networks. Each pair is individually handcrafted to the customer's facial geometry specifications.
2. Surgical and Dental Headlights: Sale of proprietary headlight systems including Endeavour, Endeavour XL, Endeavour MD, Spark cordless, and Dragonfly integrated units. Headlights are sold as standalone products or bundled with loupes.
3. Eyewear Frames and Accessories: Sale of proprietary frame platforms (Tempo, Triumph, Phantom, Rydon, RDH Elevate) and accessories including side shields, head straps, nose pads, temple arms, anti-fog cloths, and cleaning supplies.
4. Loupe Refurbishment and Repair Services: The company offers loupe refurbishment services including repairs, working distance adjustments, prescription changes, cleaning, and restoration, generating ongoing service revenue from the installed base.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Orascoptic designs, manufactures, and sells custom surgical and dental loupes, surgical headlights, and supporting frames for healthcare professionals. Each loupe is individually handcrafted to the clinician's facial geometry using the proprietary Optikam measurement system, paired with proprietary TruColor illumination technology and a range of fixed, variable, and ergonomic magnification optics. The company also provides loupe refurbishment services and accessories.

Product overview

Orascoptic is a medical device company specializing in surgical and dental magnification loupes, headlights, and frames for healthcare professionals. The product portfolio consists of three main categories: (1) Loupes - available in fixed magnification (HDL 2.5x to HDL 5.5x Prisms), variable magnification (EyeZoom, EyeZoom Mini, EyeZoom Max with 3x-6.5x range), ergonomic/deflection optics (HDL Ergo, RDH Ergo, ErgoZoom for posture support), and interchangeable magnification (OmniOptic); (2) Headlights - including Endeavour, Endeavour XL, Endeavour MD (surgical), and Spark cordless systems featuring TruColor technology; (3) Frames - including titanium iconic frames (Triumph, Tempo, Tempo Refined Fit), sports frames (Phantom, Rydon), and hygienist-specific frames (RDH Elevate, Dragonfly RDH). The Dragonfly represents the company's integrated flagship product combining optics and wireless lighting. Orascoptic also offers safety products, accessories, custom fitting services using Optikam technology, and loupe refurbishment. The company operates as part of Envista Holdings (NYSE: NVST) alongside KaVo Kerr, Nobel Biocare, and Ormco.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ErgoZoom: Adjustable magnification ergonomic loupe system
• EyeZoom
• HDL
• RDH
• Dragonfly
• Endeavour
• Spark
• OmniOptic

Products and services

• EyeZoom Variable Magnification Loupe The first variable magnification loupe offering three adjustable magnification levels (3x, 4x, 5x) allowing clinicians to switch magnifications during procedures without changing loupes. Includes EyeZoom Mini and EyeZoom Max variants.
• HDL Fixed Magnification Loupes High Definition Loupe product line with fixed magnification options including HDL 2.5 Macro, HDL 3.0, HDL 3.5, HDL 4.0, and HDL 5.0 featuring micro-sized optics that deliver edge-to-edge clarity and generous field of view.
• HDL Prisms Loupes Prism-based loupes available in 3.5x to 5.5x magnification power designed for healthcare professionals performing exacting procedures.
• HDL Ergo Loupes Ergonomic loupes using deflection optics (HDL Ergo 3.5x and HDL Ergo 5.0x) to allow clinicians to sit upright while maintaining proper field of view, reducing neck and back strain.
• OmniOptic Interchangeable Magnification Loupe The first and only interchangeable magnification loupe system allowing users to choose from four magnification levels (2.5x, 3.5x, 4.5x, 5.5x) using magnetic anchor technology without purchasing multiple pairs.
• RDH Elite Dental Hygienist Loupe 2.5x magnification loupe specifically designed for dental hygienists with steep telescope declination to encourage proper posture and crisp optics for distinguishing periodontal probe markings, calculus, and lesions.
• RDH Ergo Dental Hygienist Loupe 3.0x ergonomic magnification loupe for dental hygienists using deflection optics to allow upright seating and reduce neck tilt while preserving vision quality.
• ErgoZoom Adjustable Magnification Loupe Groundbreaking adjustable ergo loupe offering 3.5x and 5.5x magnification with real-time field of view adjustment and built-in ergonomic posture support in a single system weighing 1.52 oz (43.2 g).
• Endeavour Headlight Loupe-mounted headlight featuring TruColor technology with up to 21 hours of battery runtime and optimal light performance for reducing shadowing in the field of view.
• Endeavour XL Headlight Extended runtime headlight offering 25% longer battery life than standard Endeavour with up to 24 hours of continuous illumination.
• Endeavour MD Surgical Headlight Surgical-specific headlight with even light distribution up to 85 lumens, delivering up to 24 hours of consistent 92 CRI output designed exclusively for medical professionals.
• Spark Cordless Headlight Cordless headlight system that integrates with virtually any loupe or eyewear frame model, offering wireless convenience.
• Dragonfly Integrated Loupe and Headlight System Award-winning powered loupe seamlessly combining Orascoptic's industry-leading optics and wireless headlight into a single lightweight product with counterbalanced design. Includes Dragonfly RDH model for dental hygienists.
• Triumph Frame Iconic titanium frame with built-in cable control and adjustable temple arms, available in five two-tone colors (Black, Gold, Rose Gold, Sapphire, Slate) in small, medium, and large sizes.
• Tempo Frame Sleek minimalist titanium frame with adjustable temple arms, cable control channel, and saddle nose pad for customizable fit, available in four colors (Amethyst, Black, Blue, Merlot, Slate).
• Phantom Sports Frame Lightest sports frame available with built-in prescription (15% lighter than leading competitor), constructed from titanium with bendable temple tips, adjustable nose pad, cable control channel, and flex hinges.
• Rydon Frame Classic comfortable sports frame designed by Rudy Project with flexible temple hinges, bendable temple arms, and adjustable nose pads for customizable fit, supporting steep declination angles.
• RDH Elevate Frame Fashion-forward titanium metal frame exclusively designed for dental hygienists, combining style with durability and eliminating discomfort during extended procedures.
• Safety Glasses Protective eyewear providing optimal protection from debris during procedures, designed to support various headlight configurations.
• Loupe Refurbishment Service Refurbishment service for existing loupes to restore optical performance and appearance, including repairs, working distance adjustments, prescription changes, cleaning, and restoration.
• Anti-Fog Cloth Specialized cleaning cloth designed to prevent fogging on loupe optics during procedures.

Quantifiable outcome

• Third-party testing confirms Orascoptic's 2.5x loupes are the clearest in the industry
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Dental WhalecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 October 2023Orascoptic announced an official partnership with Dental Whale in October 2023. Dental Whale is a dental support organization and buying group that provides practice management solutions, supplies, and equipment to dental practices. The partnership likely provides Dental Whale member practices with preferred access to Orascoptic loupes and headlights.
• Envista (Parent Company)coreOthersOrascoptic is a subsidiary of Envista, a global dental products company operating Kerr, Nobel Biocare Systems, and Ormco brands with over 125 years of combined innovation history. Envista is listed on NYSE as NVST. The Envista Smile Project is a corporate social initiative founded by Envista to promote oral health in underserved communities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Lumadent: A US-based manufacturer of affordable dental loupes and LED headlights, positioned as a value alternative to premium brands like Orascoptic, with strong presence in the dental student segment.
• Univet: An Italian manufacturer of dental and surgical loupes, frames, and PPE, focused primarily on the European market and increasingly competing with Orascoptic in mid-tier price segments.
• Enova Illumination: A US manufacturer of surgical headlights and loupes, primarily competing with Orascoptic's Endeavour and Spark headlight product lines in the medical and dental surgical markets.
• ErgonoptiX: A European specialist in ergonomic dental loupes with deflection optics, directly competing with Orascoptic's HDL Ergo and RDH Ergo product lines on ergonomic posture positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Carl Zeiss Meditec: A global medical technology incumbent that offers surgical loupes and ophthalmic/ENT visualization systems as part of a broader portfolio of surgical microscopes and diagnostic devices, overlapping with Orascoptic's surgical loupe segment.
• HEINE Optotechnik: A German medical optics manufacturer producing diagnostic instruments, loupes, and headlights for medical and dental professionals, competing across multiple clinician categories with broader product breadth.
• Keeler (Halma plc): A Halma-owned ophthalmic and diagnostic instruments manufacturer offering loupes and headlights, with broader focus on eye care and clinical diagnostics but overlapping with Orascoptic's loupe and illumination categories.

Direct peers

• Designs for Vision: A long-established US manufacturer of custom surgical and dental loupes and headlights, directly competing with Orascoptic in the same clinician channel with similar custom-fitting and product categories.
• SurgiTel: A direct competitor in dental and surgical loupes and headlights, offering ergonomic and prism loupe designs with a similar in-office measurement and custom-build model.

Others

• Rudy Project: An Italian sport eyewear manufacturer that supplies the Rydon frame platform integrated into Orascoptic's loupe products, representing an enabling supply partner rather than direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/orascoptic
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/Orascoptic
• Facebookfacebook.com/orascoptic
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/orascoptic
• Instagraminstagram.com/orascoptic

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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