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The small cutting ends perform delicate shearing; exact blade form depends on the variant.
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Vannas scissors — reference view
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Vannas scissors
Ophthalmic micro-scissors
What is its use?
Makes delicate cuts in selected ophthalmic tissues under magnification.
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How to recognise it.
- Very small cutting blades
- Spring handles
- Fine, often angled tips
Their fine spring construction differs from larger ring-handled scissors; named variants differ in blade angle and dimensions.
Point them out.
Choose a part to bring its numbered marker into view.
How it works.
Fine blades shear tissue as controlled pressure closes the spring handles.
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Explain your answer aloud before opening it.
01What is the identifying working end?+
The paired fine cutting blades.
02Why are fine tips useful?+
They allow controlled cutting in a small operative field.
03Can they substitute for a needle holder?+
No. Cutting blades do not provide an appropriate needle-holding surface.
04Why inspect the blade tips?+
Misalignment or damage can tear tissue and impair precision.
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