eye speculum


eye spec·u·lum

an instrument for keeping the eyelids apart during inspection of or operation on the eye. Synonym(s): blepharostat

eye spec·u·lum

(ī spek'yŭ-lŭm) An instrument for keeping the eyelids apart during inspection of or operation on the eye.
Synonym(s): blepharostat.

eye speculum

A device for separating the eyelids. Plated steel wire, plain, Luer's, Von Graefe's, and Steven's are the most common types. See also: speculum