Product Overview
The Desmarres Lid Retractors 5 1/2" are specially designed for everting, retracting, and exposing the eyelid and conjunctival surfaces during ophthalmic surgical procedures, eye examinations, and foreign body removal. Their smooth curved retractor blades provide gentle, consistent eversion of the upper or lower eyelid with even, distributed pressure across the entire lid margin, giving surgeons and clinicians a clear, unobstructed view of the conjunctival surface, fornix, and anterior segment while maintaining comfortable and atraumatic eyelid retraction throughout each procedure.
Manufactured from high-grade German surgical stainless steel, these lid retractors feature a well-proportioned 5 1/2" ergonomic handle that provides comfortable, fatigue-free holding during extended ophthalmic procedures. Available in six progressive blade sizes ranging from 10mm Size 0 through to 19mm Size 5, they offer clinicians and surgeons a comprehensive range of blade widths to accommodate varying eyelid sizes, procedural exposure requirements, and individual patient anatomy across the full spectrum of ophthalmic surgical and clinical examination settings.
Key Features of the Desmarres Lid Retractors 5 1/2":
• Smooth curved retractor blade for gentle, atraumatic eyelid eversion and consistent distributed pressure across the lid margin
• Available in six progressive blade sizes from 10mm to 19mm for comprehensive eyelid retraction across all patient anatomies
• Well-proportioned 5 1/2" ergonomic handle for comfortable, fatigue-free holding during extended ophthalmic procedures
• Crafted from German surgical stainless steel for corrosion resistance, lasting durability, and full autoclavability
Uses & Applications:
• Eyelid eversion and retraction during ophthalmic surgical procedures including chalazion excision, ptosis repair, and conjunctival surgeries
• Conjunctival surface and fornix exposure during foreign body removal, eye examinations, and contact lens fitting procedures
• Upper and lower eyelid retraction in oculoplastic and reconstructive procedures requiring clear, unobstructed periocular surgical field access
Achieve gentle and reliable eyelid retraction in every ophthalmic and oculoplastic procedure — add Desmarres Lid Retractors 5 1/2" to your surgical instrument set today!
