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Design features of an operating microscope are: magnification typically in the range from 4x-40x, components that are easy to [[Sterilization (microbiology)|sterilize]] or [[disinfect]] in order to ensure [[cross-infection control]].
There is often a [[Prism (optics)|prism]] that allows splitting of the light beam in order that assistants may also visualize the procedure or to allow [[photography]] or [[video]] to be taken of the [[operating field]].
An example of a procedure which commonly uses an operating microscope would be [[endodontic retreatment]], where the magnification provided by the operating microscope improves visualisation of the [[anatomy]] present leading to better outcomes for the patient. Another example might be an [[anastomosis]] procedure carried out to join [[blood vessels]] in [[vascular surgery]].
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