Meddoxa Wand

A Meddox stick is a small instrument used in ophthalmology to perform eye surgery. This instrument was developed by American ophthalmologist James Maddox in 1890.

A Meddox wand is a thin metal tube with a sharp end at one end and a rounded end at the other. It is used to remove cataracts - clouding of the lens of the eye. The operation is carried out as follows: the patient's eye is numbed, then the doctor inserts a Meddox stick through the pupil and begins to remove the cataract, using an instrument to crush and remove it.

After cataract removal, the patient's eye is washed with a solution to remove any remaining tissue and prevent infection. This operation is one of the most common in ophthalmological practice and is performed all over the world.

Although the Meddox stick is an effective tool for removing cataracts, it can also lead to complications such as bleeding or infection. Therefore, before undergoing surgery, it is necessary to conduct a thorough examination of the patient to ensure that he is suitable for this procedure.

Mikhail Sobalevsky (Maddox) is a Russian ophthalmologist-surgeon, founder of the scientific school of operative ophthalmic surgery.

In 1904, Michael Meddox developed a wound closure operation. After the operation, the patient had to be left in bed for several days. The patient was bandaged and sent home, but already