Foerster Eye Forceps
octagonal grip, 0.5 mm width, 3-3/4" (9.5 cm)Â Foerster Eye Forceps are a unique tool for ophthalmologic surgeries. The forceps come available with serrated tips designed to handle sterile dressing material, or 1x2 teeth manufactured to firmly grip tissue. The unique octagonal grip provides differential traction for the surgeon during the procedure, allowing for greater manipulation of the instrument. Finally, both a straight and curved profile is available with the forceps depending on surgical preference.
Foreign Body Spud
arrowhead shape, w/ guard, 4-3/4" (12.0 cm)Â Foreign Body Spud is a popular tool to removed foreign material from the eye. The spud features an arrowhead tip to scrape or excise foreign material from the cornea following deeper penetration. The small profile of the design ensures precise control and minimal irritation, while the built in guard protects the surrounding tissue from damage.
Fox Eye Sheild
aluminum Fox Eye Shield is a commonly used tool to protect an unoperated eye in both ophthalmologic and various other surgeries. The shield is typically applied to the eye after sterile gauze and alcohol have been draped across the lid surface. Care should be taken that no eyelashes have been turned under during the procedure as to not cause excess irritation.
Fox Sphere Introducer & Holder
4-7/8" (12.4 cm)Sphere Introducer & Holder is a tool of choice when performing enucleation procedures. The instrument can be use to grip the globe prosthetic and introduce it into the orbital cavity for future securing. An adjustable raking mechanism on the handle allows for grip control with different sized prosthetics.
Francis Chalazion Forceps
smooth blade, inside dimensions 12.0 mm x 14.0 mm long, locking thumb screw, 3-3/4" (9.5 cm)Â Francis Chalazion Forceps are a commonly used tool in diseases of the eyelid. The forceps are meant to expose a chalazion or other cysts of the lid. The ring blade of the forceps surrounds the cyst and tightened so the lid is everted. This model also features a locking thumb screw designed to free the surgeon's hands if desired.
Francis Spud
flag-shaped, sharp, 4-3/4" (12.0 cm)Francis Spud is a frequently used tool to removed foreign material from the eye. The spud features a slanted sharp tip to scrape foreign material from the cornea following deeper penetration. The small profile of the design ensures precise control and minimal irritation to the surrounding tissue.
Gaskin Fragment Forceps
11.0 mm angled smooth jaws, very delicate, 0.3 mm tips, 4" (10.0 cm)Â Gaskin Fragment Forceps are a specialty tool used in cataract extraction procedures. The ultra-delicate 11.0 mm tips can be used to extract fragments of the native lens before subsequent implantation of the IOL. The wide set ribbed handle creates an ergonomic grip for the surgeon, designed to reduce fatigue.
Gass Corneoscleral Punch
Gass Corneoscleral PunchGass Corneoscleral Punch is a commonly used instrument in patients with glaucoma. The punch is used to perform a sclerectomy at the corneoscleral junction to drain excess fluid from the anterior chamber. The benefit of the punch is there is no need to hold the scleral flap during the procedure. The punch bite diameter is 0.75 mm and features a rotatable tip.
Gass Retinal Detachment Hook
5-3/4" (14.5 cm)Â Gass Retinal Detachment Hook is a multipurpose tool used for procedures involving the retina and extraoccular muscles. The rounded hook may be used to examine the delicate retinal tissue for manipulation following detachment. IN addition, the wide tip is handy for the lifting of extraocular muscles for the passing of sutures.
Gill Corneal Knife
3.0 mm wide, 5-1/4" (13.5 cm)Â Gill Corneal Knife is a commonly used blade in corneal surgeries. The blade may be used to scrape the anterior corneal surface to remove the epithelium, frequently done following a corneal lesion. With proper surgical technique, the knife may also be used to dissect the deeper layers of the cornea as needed. Both straight and curved models are available depending on surgical preference.
Gill Iris Forceps
curved, 0.6 mm tip, 1x2 teeth down, 3" (7.5 cm)Â Gills Iris Forceps are a specially designed tool for handling iris tissue during ophthalmologic procedures. This particular model features a strongly curved shaft accommodating the natural curvature of the tissue. The forceps also feature 1x2 teeth that drop below the level of the shaft upon closure, causing minimal protrusion.