Utility Scissors

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.

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.

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.