Desmarres retractor
A C-shaped curved retractor with a blunt edge, designed to evert and retract the eyelid without requiring an assistant.
How it is used
Used in eyelid and general ophthalmic surgery to expose the tarsal conjunctiva or hold the eyelid open during brief procedures.
Clinical tip
Its self-retaining shape frees up the assistant's hand for other tasks during minor eyelid procedures.
Sources
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History
Added to the catalog on 2026-10-05.
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