Post on 15-Mar-2019
EQUIPPED FOR THE EYE: MY 5 FAVORITE SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS FOR EYE SURGERY IN GENERAL PRACTICE
J. Seth Eaton, VMD, DACVO Cornell University Veterinary Specialists
Desmarres Chalazion Forceps • Stabilization of surgical site
o Provides secure “platform”o Enhances sectility by minimizing
tissue shift• Enhances local hemostasis• Indications/Uses
o Fine needle aspiration/biopsyo Eyelid mass resectiono Entropion surgerieso Eyelid laceration repair
Bishop-Harmon Tissue Forceps • Utility forceps for ocular surgery• Delicate, fine toothed tips• Excellent for grasping delicate tissue• Indications/Uses:
o Any surgery involving: Eyelid Third eyelid Conjunctiva
Stevens Tenotomy Scissors • Utility scissors for ocular surgery• Delicate, narrow blades
o Straight or curved bladeso Blunt or sharp tips
• Indications/Useso Any surgery involving:
Eyelid Third eyelid Conjunctiva
BONUS INSTRUMENT
Barraquer Wire Eyelid Speculum Enhances surgical exposure Retracts and lifts the eyelids Indications/Uses
o Cherry eye surgerieso Conjunctival biopsy/exploreo Any procedure involving:
Third eyelid Conjunctiva Cornea
Jaeger Eyelid Plate Provides a surgical “platform”
o Enhances sectilityo Minimizes tissue shift
Blunt/atraumatic Does not provide hemostasis Indications/Uses
o Eyelid mass resectiono Entropion surgeryo Other blepharoplastyo Eyelid laceration repair
Castroviejo Needle Holder Utility needle holders Use only with suture smaller than 4-0
o Large needles will damagethe blades
Locking or non-locking varieties Indications/Uses
o Any delicate ocular surgery Eyelid/adnexa Third eyelid Conjunctiva
NOTE All instruments listed are re-usable and sterilizable