Topics in Companion Animal Medicine
Volume 23, Issue 1 , Pages 3-9, February 2008

Ophthalmic Surgical Instruments

  • Gia Klauss, DVM, DACVO

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University of Minnesota, College of Veterinary Medicine, St. Paul, MN

With proper training and diligent practice, many orbital, extraocular, and corneo-conjunctival surgeries can be successfully performed by the general practitioner. Specialized surgical instrumentation is necessary to achieve optimal results. This article reviews the essential surgical instruments required for these routine ophthalmic surgeries and provides guidelines for suture selection. Recommendations for handling and care of ophthalmic surgical instruments, including cleaning, sterilization, and storage, are provided.

Keywords: veterinary medicine, ophthalmology, ophthalmologic surgical instruments, microsurgical instrumentation, suture, cautery, instrument sterilization

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PII: S1096-2867(07)00103-X

doi:10.1053/j.ctsap.2007.12.002

Topics in Companion Animal Medicine
Volume 23, Issue 1 , Pages 3-9, February 2008

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