Waldau-Grafe Tweezers

Waldau-Graefe tweezers are an instrument used in ophthalmology to remove foreign bodies from the eye. It was invented by German ophthalmologist Alexander Graefe in 1858 and named after him.

Waldau-Graefe tweezers are small, curved instruments with two prongs at the ends. It is used to remove small foreign bodies such as dust, sand or small pieces of glass that may enter the eye and cause irritation or damage to the eye.

To use Waldau-Graefe tweezers, you must carefully insert it into the eye through the lower eyelid and grasp the foreign body between the teeth. Then you need to slowly and carefully remove the foreign body from the eye, without causing pain or discomfort to the patient.

Using Waldau-Graefe tweezers is a safe and effective method for removing foreign bodies from the eyes. It allows you to quickly and painlessly remove small particles without damaging the eyeball.

However, like any other instrument, Waldau-Graefe tweezers can be dangerous if used incorrectly or for other purposes. Therefore, it is important that it is used only by a qualified specialist in an ophthalmology clinic.

Waldau-Graefel P. Was a German ophthalmologist, a specialist in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the retina and optic nerve. Author of the three most widely used methods for diagnosing retinal diseases: ophthalmoscopy through the cornea, ophthalmoscopy through the lens and ophthalmoscopic sclerotomy. Author of the therapeutic procedure - needle laser for the treatment of diabetic retinopathy.