Ophthalmic surgical kit in a black leather case, measuring 21 cm x 18.3 cm x 5 cm. The case is lined with tan leather, and has an unlined wood instrument rack. The case and instruments, donated by Oliver M. Nisbet, M.D., in August 1965, are in fair condition. Some of the original instruments are missing. The case now contains: 1) small tissue scissors, 2) two lid forceps, 3) fixation forceps, 4) iris forceps, 5) Knapps tracoma forceps, 6) two eye hooks, 7) canaliculus knife, 8) four keratomy knives, 9) cataract needle, and 10) angled probe.
ca. 1900-1930?
Medical Museum Collection, Box 9
Digital photograph of a set of ophthalmic surgical instruments in tan leather-lined case. The case is open to reveal the instruments inside, and a slip of paper can be seen (but not read) resting against the inner lid.