Ophthalmic Assistant

Category - Assisting in Surgery

Which of the following surgical instruments is used to hold the upper and lower eyelids apart?
  1. Lid speculum
  2. Scalpel
  3. Forceps
  4. Hemostat
Explanation
Answer: A - Lid speculum

The lid speculum is a surgical instrument used to hold the upper and lower eyelids apart. This instrument comes in two varieties: the spring-loaded wire speculum or the locking metal speculum. Both will stay in place once applied.
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