Utility Scissors

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.

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.

delicate, blunt tips, angled, 4-1/8" (10.5 cm) Castroviejo Corneal Scissors are a commonly used tool in ophthalmologic procedures. The delicate pattern is designed to give the surgeon increased control in making 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.