Utility Scissors

medium pattern, blunt tips, strongly curved, 4-1/2" (11.5 cm) Castroviejo Corneal Scissors are a commonly used tool in ophthalmologic procedures. The medium pattern is designed to quickly and efficiently complete 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 strongly curved design allows contouring to the globe surface.

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.

curved, blunt tips, 4-1/2" (11.5 cm) Westcott Tenotomy Scissors are a commonly used tool in ophthalmologic procedures. The scissors are designed to cut the tendonous insertion of the extra-ocular muscles or for the incision of Tenon's capsule. The scissors are available in either a right or left handed model depending on physician preference. Blunt tips are designed to reduce extraneous tissue damage to 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.