Iris Scissors

	Iris Scissors Iris scissors are a type of scissors with short blades that was originally developed for ophthalmic surgery.http://www.mortechmfg.com%2Fimages%2Fpdffiles%2Fsection1%2Fsuper_cut_scissors.pdf They are alternatively referred to as Iris forceps in the United Kingdom and Asia. Iris scissors are also available in the crafting market and are sometimes used for the production of fabric-related goods. Both closed and open shank versions are available. Description Iris scissors are very small, with an extremely sharp and fine tip. Some iris scissors have curved blades for certain types of precision tasks, while others may have straight blades. See also Surgical scissors Surgical scissors are scissors specially manufactured as surgical instruments, typically used for cutting sutures, dressings, and cutting and dissecting biological tissue. Surgical scissors are usually made of surgical steel. Some have tungsten c ... Instruments used in general surgeryIris Scissors References Surg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Eye Surgery Eye surgery, also known as ophthalmic or ocular surgery, is surgery performed on the eye or its adnexa, by an ophthalmologist or sometimes, an optometrist. Eye surgery is synonymous with ophthalmology. The eye is a very fragile organ, and requires extreme care before, during, and after a surgical procedure to minimize or prevent further damage. An expert eye surgeon is responsible for selecting the appropriate surgical procedure for the patient, and for taking the necessary safety precautions. Mentions of eye surgery can be found in several ancient texts dating back as early as 1800 BC, with cataract treatment starting in the fifth century BC. Today it continues to be a widely practiced type of surgery, with various techniques having been developed for treating eye problems. Preparation and precautions Since the eye is heavily supplied by nerves, anesthesia is essential. Local anesthesia is most commonly used. Topical anesthesia using lidocaine topical gel is often used f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Surgical Scissors Surgical scissors are scissors specially manufactured as surgical instruments, typically used for cutting sutures, dressings, and cutting and dissecting biological tissue. Surgical scissors are usually made of surgical steel. Some have tungsten carbide reinforcements along their cutting edges, the hardness of which allows manufacturers to create sharper and more durable edges. Mechanical types of scissors There are two main mechanical types of scissors used in surgery: * Ring scissors, which look and function much like standard utility scissors with ring finger loops * Spring forceps are small scissors used mostly in eye surgery or microsurgery. The handles end in flat springs connected with a pivot joint. The cutting action is achieved by pressing the handles together. As the pressure is released, the spring action opens the jaws. Scissors are available in various configurations like * Blunt/blunt blades * Blunt/sharp blades * Sharp/sharp blades Examples Some examples of s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Instruments Used In General Surgery There are many different Surgery, surgical specialties, some of which require very specific kinds of Surgical instrument, surgical instruments to perform. General surgery is a specialty focused on the Abdomen, abdominal contents, as well as the Thyroid, thyroid gland, and Disease, diseases involving skin, Breast, breasts, various Soft tissue, soft tissues, Trauma surgery, trauma, Peripheral artery disease, peripheral vascular disease, Hernia, hernias, and Endoscopy, endoscopic procedures. This page is dedicated specifically to listing surgical instruments used in general surgery. Instruments can be classified in many ways - but broadly speaking, there are five kinds of instruments. # Cutting and dissecting instruments: #Scalpels, scissors, and saws are the most traditional #Elevators can be both cutting and lifting/retracting #Although the term dissection is broad, energy devices such as diathermy/cautery are often used as more modern alternatives. # Grasping or holding in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]