title: Ophthalmic instrumentation.
abstract: The instruments utilized in ophthalmic surgery are described along with their intended uses. The sterilization and storage of surgical instruments are also discussed. To guide the surgeon in the selection of instruments, examples of instrument packs are included.
authors.affiliation: Department of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Missouri-Columbia, USA.
authors.forename: V L
authors.initials: VL
authors.lastname: Grevan
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002415:Cats / Q000601:surgery*; D004285:Dogs / Q000601:surgery*; D005143:Eyelids / Q000601:surgery; D017408:Guidelines as Topic; D006487:Hemostasis; D007908:Lens, Crystalline / Q000601:surgery; D013508:Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000662:veterinary*; D013522:Surgery, Veterinary / Q000295:instrumentation*; D013525:Surgical Instruments / Q000592:standards / Q000662:veterinary*; D013537:Sutures / Q000662:veterinary