OphthalmologyDissection and grasping
Capsulorhexis forceps
Microsurgical forceps with a very fine, curved jaw, for tearing the anterior lens capsule.
How it is used
Continuous circular opening of the anterior capsule (capsulorhexis) prior to phacoemulsification.
Sources
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History
Added to the catalog on 2026-09-29.
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