Cataract extraction / by H. Herbert.

  • Herbert, H.
Date:
1908
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Credit: Cataract extraction / by H. Herbert. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    the forceps are within the wound. The ends of the forceps when closed must be smooth, in order not to catch in the iris. A Tyrrell's Hook may be of service occasionally, should the iris be buttonholed. Fig. 20.—Tyrrell's Hook. Of Iris Scissors, de Wecker's spring scissors are perhaps the most convenient. Scissors of the ordinary Fig. 21.—De Wecker's Iris Scissors. Fig. 22.—Elbowed Iris Scissors. pattern should be ' elbowed' for use on the right eye, straight for use on the left eye. Cystitomes, etc.—A straight instrument for opening the capsule may be difficult to use in a deeply placed eye unless the globe be turned fully downwards. Capsule Forceps. — Couper's forceps differ from ordinary iris forceps in having a number of small teeth
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