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Eye (ophthalmic) surgical designed to maintain the eyelids in an open position during ocular surgery. These retractors typically consist of a manual, handheld instrument with a straight (flat or round) handle at the proximal end and wide curved blade, usually perpendicular to the shaft, at the distal end. Wire eyelid retractors are also available. Eyelid retractors are used during eye surgery procedures that require keeping the eyes completely open for some period of time. Self-retained eyelid retractors are also available.
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