- A premium, self-retaining ophthalmic instrument equipped with a specialized mechanical screw-locking mechanism, it is engineered to retract and firmly hold the eyelids open during delicate anterior and posterior segment ophthalmic procedures
Uses
- Cataract Extractions:
- Stabilizes the palpebral fissure for precise corneal incisions and phacoemulsification
- Corneal and Refractive Surgeries:
- Provides clear exposure for corneal grafts, foreign body removals, and pterygium excisions
- Intraocular Injections:
- Holds the eyelids securely out of the way for intravitreal injections treating macular degeneration
- Veterinary Ophthalmology:
- Widely adopted in advanced animal health for ocular evaluations and surgical repairs on medium-sized animals
Features
- Medium-Sized Fenestrated Blades:
- Features open wire-frame blades measuring 15.5mm x 5mm Outer Diameter (O.D.) to safely engage the upper and lower eyelid margins
- Adjustable Screw-Locking Mechanism:
- Uses a side thumb-screw configuration that gives the surgeon precise control over the exact spread distance
- 3-3/4 Inch (9.5cm) Frame:
- A compact, balanced profile that avoids facial crowding during microscopic procedures
- Non-Magnetic German Stainless Steel:
- Hand-forged from medical-grade steel that will not become magnetized around electronic operating room tools
- Satin/Dull Finish:
- Specially treated surfaces eliminate distracting glare or bright light bounce-back from surgical lamps and microscopes
Benefits
- Slip-Free Mechanical Fixation:
- Unlike standard spring-wire speculums that exert continuous passive pressure, the mechanical screw lock guarantees the speculum will not snap shut or shift mid-procedure
- Customized Eyelid Tension:
- Allows the surgeon to slowly expand the lids to the exact point of safe exposure without over-stretching or tearing delicate periocular tissue
- Zero Eyelid Squeeze Infringement:
- Relieves pressure from the patient’s orbicularis oculi muscle, lowering intraocular pressure spikes and keeping the eye stable under local anesthesia
- Excellent Surgical Access:
- The fenestrated design allows fluids to drain freely and minimizes the obstruction of microscopic fields of view
