Sklar Barraquer-DeWecker Iris Scissors, Delicate
A delicate 2-1/4 inch iris scissors with 10mm blades, used to cut fine iris tissue precisely during cataract and other intraocular surgery. It is supplied for repeated sterilization and reuse in hospital and clinic settings.
The Sklar Barraquer-DeWecker Iris Scissors is a delicate ophthalmic instrument measuring 2-1/4 inches, fitted with fine 10mm blades, used to make precise cuts in iris tissue during cataract surgery, iridectomy, and other intraocular procedures. Iris tissue is thin and highly vascular, so cutting it cleanly without tearing or causing excessive bleeding requires very fine, sharp blades and a scissors small enough to be manoeuvred within the confined anterior chamber of the eye.
This listing includes two of the same size, reflecting that a spare or matched pair is often kept on hand in ophthalmic surgical sets given how frequently and precisely this instrument is used. The scissors is a standard component of ophthalmic surgical trays used by cataract and anterior segment surgeons, and its small scale and delicate blades mean it requires careful handling and inspection between cases to keep the cutting edges sharp and properly aligned.
It is reprocessed following the meticulous sterilization protocols applied to fine ophthalmic cutting instruments.
