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Object Name |
Eye Speculum |
Object ID |
2004.615.01.01 |
Date |
Post 1873 |
Dimension Details |
0.5x9.5x4.5 |
Materials |
Metal |
People |
MacLaren, Alexander |
Owned By |
MacLaren, Alexander |
Donated By |
Hungersford, Miss (daughter or grand-daughter of Alexander MacLaren) |
Provenance |
Originally owned by Dr. Alexander MacLaren (1842-1924), physician and coroner for London and Middlesex County between the 1870s and 1924. Found labelled as such in collection in 2004 by Michelle Hamilton. |
MeSH Search Terms |
Diagnosis Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures Diagnostic Techniques, Ophthalmological |
Related Publications |
P2004-615 |
Research Notes |
This is an eye speculum (also sometimes called an eyelid retractor). This little device was used to hold open the eyelids of a patient so the eye could be examined or operated upon. Some models functioned using tension, and other used a ratchet system, which allowed more control over how far apart the arms rested, and also allowed surgeons to operate using both hands. |