Barraquer Wire Speculum with Small Blades (18-36)

Uses

• Cataract Surgeries:

• Securely retracts lids during phacoemulsification and intraocular lens placements

• Corneal Procedures:

• Provides critical exposure for corneal transplants, cross-linking, and superficial foreign body removals

• Intraocular Injections:

• Stabilizes the palpebral fissure for macular degeneration or diabetic retinopathy injections

• Pediatric and Small-Eye Microsurgery:

• Perfectly sized to comfortably fit smaller adult eyes, pediatric patients, or deep-set globes

• Veterinary Ophthalmology:

• Extensively utilized in veterinary medicine for canine, feline, and small animal ophthalmic exams and surgeries

Features

• 10mm Wide Small Blades:

• Features thin, closed wire blades measuring roughly 10.2mm x 5.3mm, designed specifically for smaller anatomy

• 1-1/8 Inch (30mm) Frame Size:

• A ultra-compact, minimalist physical footprint that prevents facial crowding

• 10.5mm Spring Spread:

• Built with a preset spring tension that delivers a consistent, static expansion force

• Non-Magnetic German Stainless Steel:

• Crafted from premium surgical-grade steel that will not become magnetized around electronic OR equipment

• Satin/Dull Anti-Glare Finish:

• Specifically treated to eliminate reflective glare under bright surgical microscopes

Benefits

• Hands-Free Operation:

• The lightweight, spring-action wire frame automatically holds itself in place, freeing both of the surgeon's hands

• Zero-Profile Work Area:

• The ultra-thin wire construction provides an completely open field of view, ensuring surgical needles or tools never snag the frame

• Minimized Tissue Trauma:

• Smooth, rounded wire loops distribute the outward expansion pressure evenly along the lid margins, avoiding bruising or local ischemia

• Comfortable Patient Compliance:

• Because of its feathers-weight design, it reduces patient eyelid strain and secondary muscle spasms under local anesthesia