The Meyerhoefer Chalazion Curette FS4-1015 is a specialized surgical instrument used in ophthalmology for the treatment of chalazia. Chalazia are small cysts or lumps that develop on the eyelid due to a blocked oil gland. With a size #3 and a 2.50mm tip, and an overall length of 132mm, the FS4-1015 is designed to remove the contents of the chalazion through a small incision in the eyelid.
The slender shaft of the instrument allows for comfortable access to harder-to-reach areas of the eyelid, while the small spoon-shaped tip is designed to fit under the conjunctiva to scrape and remove the hardened oil and debris that make up the chalazion. The 2.50mm tip of this instrument makes it suitable for accessing and removing larger chalazia.
The procedure is typically performed under local anesthesia, and after the chalazion is removed, the incision is usually closed with a few small stitches. The patient may be given antibiotics and instructed to use warm compresses to aid in the healing process.
