Skeele Curette
serrated edge, 2.0 mm, 5" (12.5 cm)Skeele Curette is a popular tool used to remove cysts or masses of the lid. The curette features a sharp rounded blade helping to excise the lid mass and are best used with a chalazion clamp. In addition, the curette features a serrated edge to aid in grasping excised tissue.
Snellen Entropium Forceps
35.0 mm wide solid plate, 3-1/2" (8.9 cm)Â Snellen Entropium Forceps are a commonly used tool to hold the eyelid in place during corrective surgery. The solid plate is placed on the inside of the lid to expose the folded over tissue and is sandwiched between the upper blade. Both right and left eye forceps are available in this model.
Stern-Castroviejo Suture Forceps
wide handle, 0.5 mm teeth & lock, w/ platform, straight, 4-1/8" (10.5 cm)Stern-Castroviejo Suturing Forceps are a multipurpose tool for a variety of ophthalmologic procedures. The heavy set teeth ensure the firm grasp of tissue or suturing equipment without slippage. The forceps are available with a tying platform, designed to grasp both the tissue and suturing equipment without changing instruments. A locking mechanism is built into the forceps, which frees the surgeon's hands during the procedure.
Stern-Gills Scissors
thin blades w/ sharp tips, 10.0 mm length, angled forward, 4-3/4" (12.0 cm)Stern-Gills Scissors are a widely used tool, particularly in capsulotomies. The long thin blades of the scissors are designed to radially incise the capsule. The angled forward design allows more accurate contouring to the capsule, while finger holes in the handle allow for a more ergonomic grip.
