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Iris Scissors

Iris scissors are short, fine scissors with sharp tips. They were designed for eye surgery and are now used anywhere delicate cutting is needed close to the surface - dermatology, plastic surgery, podiatry, oral surgery, veterinary work and fine suture removal.

This collection covers straight, curved and angled Iris scissors from 3½" to 4½" (9-11cm), in standard, ribbon-type, large-ring and micro versions, supercut and tungsten carbide, plus the Knapp, Barraquer and McPherson-Vannas iris patterns.

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  • Iris Scissors
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    Iris Scissors

    Iris Scissors feature short, sharply pointed blades suited to fine, precise cuts in delicate soft tissue and suture trimming. Universal scissors f...

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  • Iris Scissors 4.5" Angled
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    Iris Scissors 4.5" Angled

    Iris scissors, 4.5" (about 11.5 cm), with angled blades. Iris scissors are small, sharp-pointed scissors with large finger rings, originally made f...

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  • Barraquer Iris Scissors blunt tip 7mm blades
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    Barraquer Iris Scissors blunt tip 7mm blades

    Barraquer iris scissors with blunt tip and 7mm blades are specialized ophthalmic instruments used for delicate procedures involving the iris. The b...

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  • 4 Knapp Iris Scissors S/B curved
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    4 Knapp Iris Scissors S/B curved

    The Knapp Iris Scissors (S/B, Curved) are delicate surgical scissors used in ophthalmic surgeries. The S/B (sharp/blunt) tip design allows for prec...

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  • 4 1/8" Iris Select Scissors, Fine Curved
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    4 1/8" Iris Select Scissors, Fine Curved

    The 4 1/8" Iris Select scissors, fine and curved, are delicate surgical scissors designed for precise dissection in small, confined areas. The fine...

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  • 4 1/8" Iris Select Scissors for excellent straight cutting
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    4 1/8" Iris Select Scissors for excellent straight cutting

    4 1/8" Iris Select scissors are precision surgical scissors designed for excellent straight cutting. Their fine, sharp blades provide controlled, a...

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  • 4 1/2" Iris Scissors, curved S/B
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    4 1/2" Iris Scissors, curved S/B

    The 4 1/2" Iris scissors, curved S/B (sharp/blunt), are small, precision surgical scissors with one sharp and one blunt tip. The curved blades allo...

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  • 4 1/2" Iris Scissors GG Straight Blades
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    4 1/2" Iris Scissors GG Straight Blades

    4 1/2" Iris Scissors, GG, Straight Blades are fine, precision surgical scissors designed for delicate cutting tasks in ophthalmic, plastic, and mic...

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  • 4 1/2" Iris Scissors GG Curved Blades
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    4 1/2" Iris Scissors GG Curved Blades

    4 1/2" Iris Scissors, GG, Curved Blades are precision surgical scissors used in ophthalmic, plastic, and microsurgical procedures. The curved blade...

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  • Iris Scissors 4 1/2", Angled to Side, Sharp
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    Iris Scissors 4 1/2", Angled to Side, Sharp

    The 4 1/2" Iris scissors, angled to the side with sharp tips, are small, delicate surgical scissors designed for precise cutting in tight or confin...

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  • 3 1/2 "Iris Scissors"  bent
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    3 1/2 "Iris Scissors"  bent

    3 1/2" Iris scissors, bent are small, precision surgical scissors with bent blades, designed for delicate dissection in confined spaces. The bent d...

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  • Supercut Iris Scissors 11cm Straight Saw Edge
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    Supercut Iris Scissors 11cm Straight Saw Edge

    Iris supercut scissors with straight, saw-edge blades and an overall length of 11cm. The fine pointed tips suit precise dissection and suture work,...

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  • Straight Iris Scissors, 4 1/2"
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    Straight Iris Scissors, 4 1/2"

    The 4 1/2" straight Iris scissors are small, precision surgical scissors designed for fine, controlled cutting of delicate tissues. The straight bl...

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  • Straight 3 1/2 Iris Scissors
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    Straight 3 1/2 Iris Scissors

    3 1/2" Straight Iris scissors are small, precision surgical scissors designed for straight cuts in delicate tissues. Their compact size and sharp b...

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  • Micro Iris Scissors small straight
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    Micro Iris Scissors small straight

    The Micro Iris Scissors (Small, Straight) are precision surgical scissors used in ophthalmic procedures. The small, straight blades provide excelle...

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  • Micro Iris Scissors small Curved
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    Micro Iris Scissors small Curved

    The Micro Iris Scissors (Small, Curved) are specialized surgical scissors designed for ophthalmic procedures. The small, curved blades allow for pr...

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  • McPher-Vannas Iris Scissors straight
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    McPher-Vannas Iris Scissors straight

    The McPherson-Vannas Iris Scissors (Straight) are specialized surgical scissors used in ophthalmic procedures. The straight blades provide precise ...

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  • McPher-Vannas Iris Scissors sharp pt tips
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    McPher-Vannas Iris Scissors sharp pt tips

    The McPherson-Vannas Iris Scissors (Sharp Point Tips) are precision surgical scissors used in ophthalmic procedures. The sharp point tips allow for...

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  • Iris Scissors, Sharp Tips, Straight, Small Blades
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    Iris Scissors, Sharp Tips, Straight, Small Blades

    Iris scissors with small straight blades and sharp tips for fine dissection during ophthalmic procedures. Pattern: Iris Tips: Sharp Configuration: ...

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  • Iris Scissors, Sharp Tips, Curved, Small Blades
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    Iris Scissors, Sharp Tips, Curved, Small Blades

    Iris scissors with small curved blades and sharp tips for fine dissection during ophthalmic procedures. Pattern: Iris Tips: Sharp Configuration: Cu...

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  • Iris Scissors large rings straight
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    Iris Scissors large rings straight

    The Iris Scissors (Large Rings, Straight) are precision surgical scissors used in ophthalmic surgeries. The large rings offer a comfortable grip fo...

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  • Iris Scissors ribbon type small blade straight
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    Iris Scissors, Ribbon Type, Small Blade, Straight

    Iris scissors, ribbon type, small blade, straight, are specialized surgical instruments designed for delicate ophthalmic procedures, particularly t...

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  • Iris Operating Scissors, Fine, Straight, 10cm
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    Iris Operating Scissors, Fine, Straight, 10cm

    Iris Operating Scissors with fine straight blades provide precise dissection of delicate tissue during ophthalmic and microsurgical procedures. Pat...

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  • Iris Fine Operating Scissors, Straight, 9cm
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    Iris Fine Operating Scissors, Straight, 9cm

    Iris fine operating scissors with straight blades, 9cm overall length. German surgical-steel construction for ophthalmic, dermatologic, and other f...

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What this collection covers

  • Standard Iris scissors - straight, curved and angled, sharp/sharp, 3½"-4½".
  • Fine operating and Iris Select - finer blades for precise cutting.
  • Large-ring Iris - bigger finger rings for gloved or larger hands.
  • Micro and ribbon-type Iris - small blades for very fine work.
  • Supercut and tungsten carbide (GG) - serrated-edge and carbide-insert versions.
  • Ophthalmic iris patterns - Knapp, Barraquer and McPherson-Vannas.

Straight, curved or angled?

Straight for cutting along the line of sight - sutures, dressings, trimming on a flat surface. Curved for following a contour and undermining skin, with the blade out of your view. Angled for reaching across a field when the hand needs to stay to one side.

Length is the number to read

An 11cm (4½") Iris is the common all-round size and works in the fingertips at the surface. 9cm (3½") is for the finest work. Anything much longer is no longer an Iris - for deeper fine dissection, look at Metzenbaum or Stevens tenotomy scissors in the main scissors collection.

Frequently asked questions

What are Iris scissors used for? Fine cutting near the surface - skin and subcutaneous tissue, fine sutures, and ophthalmic, plastic, dermatology, podiatry and dental procedures.

Can I use Iris scissors to remove sutures? For fine sutures, yes. A dedicated stitch scissor with a hooked blade slips under the suture more easily.

Iris or Stevens tenotomy scissors? Both are fine. Stevens has a longer, slimmer shank for reaching a little deeper, usually with blunt tips. Iris is shorter, with sharp tips, for surface work.

What does GG mean? Gold grip - by convention, tungsten carbide inserts.

Why large rings? Easier control with gloves or larger fingers, without changing the blade.

Related collections

Back to all Surgical Scissors. See also Metzenbaum Scissors, Mayo Scissors, Super Cut Scissors, Ophthalmic Instruments, Dermal Instruments and Plastic Surgery.