Utility 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.

extra delicate, 9.0 mm tapered jaws, round handle, 5-1/4" (13.3 cm) Castroviejo Corneal Scissors are a commonly used tool in ophthalmologic procedures. The miniature pattern is designed to complete the incisions around the cornea to gain access to the anterior chamber. The scissors feature blunt tips designed to reduce trauma to the surrounding sections of the globe. Finally, the scissors are available angled right or left depending on surgical preference.

sharp tips, curved 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 extended length model is useful for accessing difficult areas while causing minimal surgical obstruction. A wide handle model is available on the scissors 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.