Capsule forceps
capsule forceps
capsule forceps n.
A fine strong forceps for removing the capsule of the lens in extracapsular extraction of cataract.
Historical Examples
The blades of the capsule forceps are then inserted closed, opened, and the opaque capsule grasped and withdrawn from the eye.
A System of Operative Surgery, Volume IV (of 4) Various
(a) When opening the capsule, either from too great pressure of the capsule forceps, or from the patient moving his head.
A System of Operative Surgery, Volume IV (of 4) Various
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