McPherson-Westcott Stitch Scissors

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.

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.

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.

fine delicate blades, sharp tips, straight, 4-1/2" (11.5 cm) Stich Scissors are a particularly useful tool in posteroperative management of ophthalmologic procedures. The straight sharp blade is designed to remove stitches from the conjunctiva or eyelids following an incision. Sharp tips also aid in the removal of stiches during the procedure.