General Ophthalmology Knives for the cataract surgery of the eye

Posted by matthew wilmot on February 19th, 2021

General ophthalmology knives are miniature versions of conventional scalpel blades. Some of these knives have refinements in shape to make them functionally superior.

Our Sharpedge brand General ophthalmology knives are manufactured using imported surgical grade stainless steel material. They offer a wide array of designs. This gives the surgeon the flexibility to choose the appropriate design that suits his/her surgical technique. General ophthalmology knives are available in Classicline.

Classicline knives are made from stainless steel strips traditionally known as Flat Stock knives. Classicline offers a good sturdy feel. The General ophthalmology knives are available in the following designs:

• Chisel Tip

• Round Tip

• Lance Tip

• Lamellar Angled 60 Degree

• Lamellar Straight

• Cataract Straight

• Curved Tip

• Sharp All Around

• Sharp All Around Angled 45 degree

• Suture Cutter (Hook type design with inside cutting edge)

• Scleral Blade Wide Tip

• Scleral Blade Narrow Tip

• Spoon Blade Extended Neck

General ophthalmology knives are packed as:

1. Non-Sterile tips: These blades are to be used with appropriate Sharpedge brand stainless steel/titanium handles and need to be sterilized before use. We recommend these to be sterilized using autoclave or ETO sterilization process. Available in Classicline.

2. Sterile tips: These blades are supplied ETO sterile and are to be used with appropriate Sharpedge brand stainless steel/titanium handles. Available in Classiline.

3. Sterile Full Handled knives: These convenient to use ETO sterile knives come fixed with a polycarbonate handle and are ready to use. Available in Classiline.  

Sharpedge General ophthalmology knives Market : We cater to the Indian domestic market and also export our knives mainly to the European Union and other Asian countries.