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Title
Jaeger's Iridectomy Knife
Description
Jaeger's iridectomy knife, metal, c 1906-c 1930s.
An iridectomy is a surgical procedure where part of the iris, the coloured part of the eye, is removed. This knife is used to cut out the desired piece of iris. Patients with glaucoma can receive an iridectomy to reduce the intra-orbital pressure.
An iridectomy is a surgical procedure where part of the iris, the coloured part of the eye, is removed. This knife is used to cut out the desired piece of iris. Patients with glaucoma can receive an iridectomy to reduce the intra-orbital pressure.
Date
c. 1906-1930s
Identifier
2003/77.40.16
Physical Object Item Type Metadata
Physical Dimensions
Length: 13.5 cm
Materials
Metal
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