Utility Scissors

miniature model w/ curved blades & blunt tips, 10.0 mm from mid-screw to tip, wide serrated handle, right, 4.9" (12.5 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. This miniature model is only 10mm from mid-screw to tip, lending the surgeon increased control during the procedure and minimizing surgical obstruction. The scissors are equipped with a wide serrated handle for improved grip. Both right and left curvatures are available on the scissors to accommodate a variety of surgical preferences.

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.

wide handle, curved blunt tips, 5-1/2" (14.0 cm)  Westcott Tenotomy Scissors are a commonly used tool in ophthalmologic procedures. The scissors are designed to cut the tendonous insertion of the extra-ocular muscles or for the incision of Tenon's capsule. The wide, spring loaded handle of the scissors is designed to reduce physician fatigue while providing increased control. The scissors are available in either a right or left handed model depending on physician preference.

fine delicate blades, sharp tips, straight, 4-1/2" (11.5 cm) Stich Scissors are a particularly useful tool in posteroperative management of ophthalmologic procedures. The straight sharp blade is designed to remove stitches from the conjunctiva or eyelids following an incision. Sharp tips also aid in the removal of stiches during the procedure.