title: A modified vitreous scissors.
abstract: A new vitreous scissor combines an immobile shaft and hook with a sliding cutting blade; the blade is angled to trap the vitreous band while it is being cut. A tweezer-action handle is used. This scissors cuts dense membranes while producing only minimal traction on the retina.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D006801:Humans; D011817:Rabbits; D013525:Surgical Instruments / Q000592:standards; D014822:Vitreous Body / Q000601:surgery*