Castroviejo Keratoplasty & Keratectomy Scissors

miniature pattern, blunt tips, 4-1/8" (10.5 cm) Enucleation Scissors are ideal for excising the globe following an infection or trauma. The scissors feature a thick concave blade and a thin convex one. The thick blade allows the surgeon to push the globe anteriorly, gaining access to sever the optic nerve. The scissors are available in three different curvatures depending on surgical need.

mirror finish, blunt tips, 4-1/2" (11.5 cm) Stevens Tenotomy Scissors are a commonly used tool in ophthalmologic surgeries. The scissors are designed to cut the insertion of the extra-ocular orbital muscles. This is accomplished by placing one blade of the scissors behind the tendon. The scissors feature blunt tips to reduce damage to the surrounding orbital tissue and are available in a straight or curved profile depending on surgical preference.

lower blade 0.5 mm longer than upper blade, 10.0 mm lower blade, 4-1/4" (11.0 cm) Castroviejo Corneal Section Scissors are a useful tool in performing a sclerocorneal section to gain access to the anterior chamber of the eye or lens during a cataract operation. The 0.5 mm difference in length between the lower and upper blades give the surgeon increased control while accommodating to the curvature and thickness of the cornea. Both right and left curvatures are available on the scissors to accommodate a variety of surgical preferences.

small curved blades, sharp tips, 4" (10.0 cm) McPherson-Westcott Stich Scissors are a particularly useful tool in posteroperative management of ophthalmologic procedures. The curved sharp blade is designed to remove stitches from the conjunctiva or eyelids following an incision. The micro pattern of the blades is intended for cuts requiring the utmost precision. The scissors are available solely in a right-handed model.