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Instruments in mbbs

1. CHALAZION SCOOP Has a small cup with sharp margins attached to a narrow handle. USES- To scoop out contents of chalazion

2. CHALAZION CLAMP Consists of two limbs which can be clamped with the screw, tip of one limb is flattened in the form of round disc while the tip of the other has a circular ring. USES- To fix the chalazion and achieve haemostasis during surgery

3. LID CLAMP OR ENTROPION CLAMP Consists of a D shaped plate opposed by U shaped rim which can be tightened by screw. USES- For lid surgery haemostasis

4. MUSCLE / STRABISMUS HOOK Consists of a flat metal handle with a blunt gaurding knob at one end ,plane of handle is the same as that of hook. USES- To engage the extaocular muscle As a lens expressor

5. PTOSIS CLAMP Like a forcep with J shaped ends having internal serrations with or without locking mechanism. USES- To hold levator palpabrae superioris

6. DESMARRE’S RETRACTOR Saddle shaped instrument folded on itself at one end, available in two sizes. USES- To retract the lids blepharospasm ecchymosis of lid suture removal foreign body removal