Helveston Tissue Retractor

Technical Specifications of Helveston Tissue Retractor

This surgical instrument is intended for tissue retraction in ophthalmic procedures, featuring a thin curved 9 mm blade with an angled tip, a titanium handle with a stainless steel working part, and a 130 mm length to support controlled intraoperative handling; it is autoclavable and finished polished for routine sterilization and maintenance.

Surgical Applications of Helveston Tissue Retractor

In ophthalmic and periocular soft-tissue work, this device provides controlled retraction to create a working corridor and maintain orientation of tissue planes. It stabilizes small edges or flaps to support instrument access during dissection, layered closure, graft inset, and local tissue rearrangement.

Common Applications

• Retraction of conjunctiva and Tenon’s capsule during strabismus procedures
• Exposure of sclera for episcleral dissection and suturing
• Stabilization of eyelid or periocular tissue in minor oculoplastic work
• Maintaining access during graft placement and layered closure
• Assisting microsurgical dissection in anterior segment cases