Surgical set to treat trichiasis

Set of tools needed for trichiasis surgery Set of tools needed for trichiasis surgery Set of tools needed for trichiasis surgery

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Set of tools needed for trichiasis surgery
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Set of tools needed for trichiasis surgery
Science Museum Group Collections
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London

Set of tools needed for trichiasis surgery
Science Museum Group Collections
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London

Set of tools needed for trichiasis surgery, all stored in a plastic box, including: 1 x Moorfields suture forceps (F-163) made by Collton Hailshim, Pevensey, East Sussex, 2017; 1 x Suture and dissecting forceps with serrated ends (F-165), made by Collton Hailshim, Pevensey East Sussex, 2017; 1 x Silcock needleholder (N-242) made by made by Collton Hailshim, Pevensey East Sussex; 1 x Strabismus Scissors (straight) (11-690-11) made by Collton Hailshim, Pevensey East Sussex; 1 x Trabut lid plate (M-223) made by Collton Hailshim, Pevensey East Sussex; 1x Scalpel handle no. 3 (3 3124), made by Swann Morton, Sheffield, 2 x mosquito forceps (F-101s), made by Collton Hailshim, Pevensey, East Sussex, 2017

Trachomatous trichiasis is where a person’s eyelids turn inwards and their eyelashes rub painfully against their eye. Without treatment, trichiasis can cause blindness. It is caused by repeated infections such as trachoma, inflammation, autoimmune conditions, and trauma. Surgeons operate to return a person’s eyelid to its original position, easing discomfort and improving a person’s sight. This kit is given to trained Sightsavers surgeons so they can carry out operations.

Sightsavers is a charity that works prevent avoidable blindness and fight for the rights of people with disabilities in over 30 different countries. They estimate that around 2.5 million people need surgery for trichiasis. The charity trains people in the districts where they live to ensure different places have access to a surgeon and nurses. They travel to where people need their services and includes visiting nomadic communities. Between 2001 and 2020, their surgeons have provided 435,000 trichiasis operations.

Details

Category:
Surgery
Object Number:
2018-531
Materials:
plastic, stainless steel and rubber
Measurements:
overall: 162 mm x 263 mm x 254 mm,
type:
surgical instrument set

Parts

Moorfields suture forceps (F-163) made by Collton Hailshim

Moorfields suture forceps (F-163) made by Collton Hailshim

Moorfields suture forceps (F-163) made by Collton Hailshim, Pevensey, East Sussex, 2017, from a set of tools needed for trichiasis and trachoma surgery

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Trachomatous trichiasis is where a person’s eyelids turn inwards and their eyelashes rub painfully against their eye. Without treatment, trichiasis can cause blindness. It is caused by repeated infections such as trachoma, inflammation, autoimmune conditions, and trauma. Surgeons operate to return a person’s eyelid to its original position, easing discomfort and improving a person’s sight. This kit is given to trained Sightsavers surgeons so they can carry out operations.

Sightsavers is a charity that works prevent avoidable blindness and fight for the rights of people with disabilities in over 30 different countries. They estimate that around 2.5 million people need surgery for trichiasis. The charity trains people in the districts where they live to ensure different places have access to a surgeon and nurses. They travel to where people need their services and includes visiting nomadic communities. Between 2001 and 2020, their surgeons have provided 435,000 trichiasis operations.

Materials:
stainless steel
Object Number:
2018-531/1
type:
forceps
Suture forceps

Suture forceps

Suture and dissecting forceps with serrated ends (F-165), made by Collton Hailshim, Pevensey East Sussex, United Kingdom, 2017, from a set of tools needed for trichiasis and trachoma surgery

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Trachomatous trichiasis is where a person’s eyelids turn inwards and their eyelashes rub painfully against their eye. Without treatment, trichiasis can cause blindness. It is caused by repeated infections such as trachoma, inflammation, autoimmune conditions, and trauma. Surgeons operate to return a person’s eyelid to its original position, easing discomfort and improving a person’s sight. This kit is given to trained Sightsavers surgeons so they can carry out operations.

Sightsavers is a charity that works prevent avoidable blindness and fight for the rights of people with disabilities in over 30 different countries. They estimate that around 2.5 million people need surgery for trichiasis. The charity trains people in the districts where they live to ensure different places have access to a surgeon and nurses. They travel to where people need their services and includes visiting nomadic communities. Between 2001 and 2020, their surgeons have provided 435,000 trichiasis operations.

Materials:
stainless steel
Object Number:
2018-531/2
type:
surgical instrument set
Silcock needleholder for trichiasis surgery

Silcock needleholder for trichiasis surgery

Silcock needleholder (N-242) made by made by Collton Hailshim, Pevensey, East Sussex, United Kingdom, 2017, from a set of tools needed for trichiasis and trachoma surgery

More

Trachomatous trichiasis is where a person’s eyelids turn inwards and their eyelashes rub painfully against their eye. Without treatment, trichiasis can cause blindness. It is caused by repeated infections such as trachoma, inflammation, autoimmune conditions, and trauma. Surgeons operate to return a person’s eyelid to its original position, easing discomfort and improving a person’s sight. This kit is given to trained Sightsavers surgeons so they can carry out operations.

Sightsavers is a charity that works prevent avoidable blindness and fight for the rights of people with disabilities in over 30 different countries. They estimate that around 2.5 million people need surgery for trichiasis. The charity trains people in the districts where they live to ensure different places have access to a surgeon and nurses. They travel to where people need their services and includes visiting nomadic communities. Between 2001 and 2020, their surgeons have provided 435,000 trichiasis operations.

Materials:
stainless steel
Object Number:
2018-531/3
type:
surgical instrument
Strabismus scissors for trichasis surgery

Strabismus scissors for trichasis surgery

Strabismus straight scissors (11-690-11) made by Collton Hailshim, Pevensey, East Sussex, United Kingdom, 2017, from a set of tools needed for trichiasis and trachoma surgery

More

Trachomatous trichiasis is where a person’s eyelids turn inwards and their eyelashes rub painfully against their eye. Without treatment, trichiasis can cause blindness. It is caused by repeated infections such as trachoma, inflammation, autoimmune conditions, and trauma. Surgeons operate to return a person’s eyelid to its original position, easing discomfort and improving a person’s sight. This kit is given to trained Sightsavers surgeons so they can carry out operations.

Sightsavers is a charity that works prevent avoidable blindness and fight for the rights of people with disabilities in over 30 different countries. They estimate that around 2.5 million people need surgery for trichiasis. The charity trains people in the districts where they live to ensure different places have access to a surgeon and nurses. They travel to where people need their services and includes visiting nomadic communities. Between 2001 and 2020, their surgeons have provided 435,000 trichiasis operations.

Materials:
stainless steel
Object Number:
2018-531/4
type:
scissors
Trabut lid plate for trichiasis surgery

Trabut lid plate for trichiasis surgery

Trabut lid plate (M-223) made by Collton Hailshim, Pevensey, East Sussex, United Kingdom, 2017, from a set of tools needed for trichiasis and trachoma surgery

More

Trachomatous trichiasis is where a person’s eyelids turn inwards and their eyelashes rub painfully against their eye. Without treatment, trichiasis can cause blindness. It is caused by repeated infections such as trachoma, inflammation, autoimmune conditions, and trauma. Surgeons operate to return a person’s eyelid to its original position, easing discomfort and improving a person’s sight. This kit is given to trained Sightsavers surgeons so they can carry out operations.

Sightsavers is a charity that works prevent avoidable blindness and fight for the rights of people with disabilities in over 30 different countries. They estimate that around 2.5 million people need surgery for trichiasis. The charity trains people in the districts where they live to ensure different places have access to a surgeon and nurses. They travel to where people need their services and includes visiting nomadic communities. Between 2001 and 2020, their surgeons have provided 435,000 trichiasis operations.

Materials:
stainless steel
Object Number:
2018-531/5
type:
surgical instrumen
Scalpel handle for trichiasis surgery

Scalpel handle for trichiasis surgery

Scalpel handle no. 3 (3 3124), made by Swann Morton, Sheffield, United Kingdom, 2017, from a set of tools needed for trichiasis and trachoma surgery

More

Trachomatous trichiasis is where a person’s eyelids turn inwards and their eyelashes rub painfully against their eye. Without treatment, trichiasis can cause blindness. It is caused by repeated infections such as trachoma, inflammation, autoimmune conditions, and trauma. Surgeons operate to return a person’s eyelid to its original position, easing discomfort and improving a person’s sight. This kit is given to trained Sightsavers surgeons so they can carry out operations.

Sightsavers is a charity that works prevent avoidable blindness and fight for the rights of people with disabilities in over 30 different countries. They estimate that around 2.5 million people need surgery for trichiasis. The charity trains people in the districts where they live to ensure different places have access to a surgeon and nurses. They travel to where people need their services and includes visiting nomadic communities. Between 2001 and 2020, their surgeons have provided 435,000 trichiasis operations.

Materials:
stainless steel
Object Number:
2018-531/6
type:
scalpel
Mosquito forceps used for trichiasis surgery

Mosquito forceps used for trichiasis surgery

Straight pair of Mosquito forceps (F-101s), made by Collton Hailshim, Pevensey, East Sussex, 2017, from a set of tools needed for trichiasis and trachoma surgery

More

Trachomatous trichiasis is where a person’s eyelids turn inwards and their eyelashes rub painfully against their eye. Without treatment, trichiasis can cause blindness. It is caused by repeated infections such as trachoma, inflammation, autoimmune conditions, and trauma. Surgeons operate to return a person’s eyelid to its original position, easing discomfort and improving a person’s sight. This kit is given to trained Sightsavers surgeons so they can carry out operations.

Sightsavers is a charity that works prevent avoidable blindness and fight for the rights of people with disabilities in over 30 different countries. They estimate that around 2.5 million people need surgery for trichiasis. The charity trains people in the districts where they live to ensure different places have access to a surgeon and nurses. They travel to where people need their services and includes visiting nomadic communities. Between 2001 and 2020, their surgeons have provided 435,000 trichiasis operations.

Materials:
stainless steel
Object Number:
2018-531/7
type:
forceps
Mosquito forceps used for trichiasis surgery

Mosquito forceps used for trichiasis surgery

Straight pair of Mosquito forceps (F-101s), made by Collton Hailshim, Pevensey, East Sussex, 2017, from a set of tools needed for trichiasis and trachoma surgery

More

Trachomatous trichiasis is where a person’s eyelids turn inwards and their eyelashes rub painfully against their eye. Without treatment, trichiasis can cause blindness. It is caused by repeated infections such as trachoma, inflammation, autoimmune conditions, and trauma. Surgeons operate to return a person’s eyelid to its original position, easing discomfort and improving a person’s sight. This kit is given to trained Sightsavers surgeons so they can carry out operations.

Sightsavers is a charity that works prevent avoidable blindness and fight for the rights of people with disabilities in over 30 different countries. They estimate that around 2.5 million people need surgery for trichiasis. The charity trains people in the districts where they live to ensure different places have access to a surgeon and nurses. They travel to where people need their services and includes visiting nomadic communities. Between 2001 and 2020, their surgeons have provided 435,000 trichiasis operations.

Materials:
stainless steel
Object Number:
2018-531/8
type:
forceps
Box for trichiasis surgical instrument set

Box for trichiasis surgical instrument set

Plastic box with lid and insert to hold instruments in place, unknown maker, from a set of tools needed for trichiasis and trachoma surgery

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Trachomatous trichiasis is where a person’s eyelids turn inwards and their eyelashes rub painfully against their eye. Without treatment, trichiasis can cause blindness. It is caused by repeated infections such as trachoma, inflammation, autoimmune conditions, and trauma. Surgeons operate to return a person’s eyelid to its original position, easing discomfort and improving a person’s sight. This kit is given to trained Sightsavers surgeons so they can carry out operations. The rubber mat keeps instruments in place during transport and can be used to hold instruments while they are being sterilised by heat or steam.

Sightsavers is a charity that works prevent avoidable blindness and fight for the rights of people with disabilities in over 30 different countries. They estimate that around 2.5 million people need surgery for trichiasis. The charity trains people in the districts where they live to ensure different places have access to a surgeon and nurses. They travel to where people need their services and includes visiting nomadic communities. Between 2001 and 2020, their surgeons have provided 435,000 trichiasis operations.

Measurements:
overall: 162 mm x 254 mm x 263 mm,
Materials:
plsatic
Object Number:
2018-531/9
type:
box
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