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Chapter-33 Ophthalmic Instruments

BOOK TITLE: Textbook of Ophthalmology

Author
1. Nema HV
2. Nema Nitin
ISBN
9789350255070
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/11511_33
Edition
6/e
Publishing Year
2012
Pages
34
Author Affiliations
1. Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India, Varanasi, India
2. Sri Aurobindo Institute of Medical Sciences, Indore, India, Varanasi, India, Sri Aurobindo Institute of Medical Sciences, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
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Abstract

This chapter provide an illustrative list of instruments used for cataract and glaucoma surgeries and information on the utility of different types of forceps and scissors in the operative procedures. The different types of speculum and retractors and their uses, ophthalmic instruments used for dacryocystorhinostomy, sterilization of ophthalmic instruments and operation theatre are described. A pictorial account of instruments used in the corneal and eyelid surgeries is given. And discuss the uses of various types of knives, keratomes in the ocular surgery and instruments needed for the strabismus surgery.

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