Iris scissors are a type of scissors with short blades that was originally developed for
ophthalmic 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 requ ...
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[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
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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 ...
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Instruments used in general surgeryIris Scissors
References
Surgical scissors
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