Gills-Vannas Scissors

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.

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.

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.

miniature pattern, uneven blunt blades, upper blade shorter than lower blade, Katzin Corneal Transplant Scissors are a useful tool during Keratoplasty operations. The miniature pattern of the blades allows for precise incisions of the corneal tissue. The uneven blades are designed to accommodate the curvature and thickness of the cornea, producing a minimally altered graft. In addition, the scissors are available curved right or left depending on surgical preference.