Instruments For Removing an Object From the Eye

The present invention provides an instrument set for removing an object from the eye including a forceps having first and second jaws mounted for relative movement toward and away from one another between a first position in which the backs of the jaws are relatively nearer to one another and a second position in which the backs of the jaws are relatively further from one another. At least one of the jaws defines a cutter on its back able to cut an exit wound upon withdrawal of the jaws from the eye. The forceps may optionally include a conforming portion softer than the jaw body. The instrument set may optionally include elongated magnetic probe. The instrument set may optionally be provided in a single procedure pack that encloses the forceps and probe in a closed sterile environment. A method for removing an object from an eye includes grasping the object with the forceps and withdrawing the forceps and object from the eye while simultaneously cutting an exit wound with a cutter mounted to the back of at least one of the jaws. The method may optionally include transferring the object to the forceps with the magnetic probe.