Douglas Cilia Forceps

Description

Douglas Cilia Forceps

Douglas cilia forceps are fine forceps for eyelash removal. Clinicians use them to hold a single lash firmly and draw it out.

Holding one hair at a time

Eyelashes are short and fine, so a clumsy grip slips off. Therefore, cilia forceps close their tips evenly along a small contact area. That lets the clinician catch one lash and leave the rest.

The 10 cm size

We offer the Douglas pattern at 10 cm. It sits well between the fingers during close work. In addition, it fits standard instrument trays and storage racks.

Where it helps

Lash forceps come into play when a lash grows inward and irritates the eye. For instance, clinicians remove such lashes in routine clinic visits. Some also use them before lid surgery.

Making your choice

If your clinic already uses the Douglas pattern, ordering the same keeps things consistent. Otherwise, compare it with the Beer and Shaaf forceps, which share the 10 cm size. Ask us if you want more detail.

Caring for your Douglas cilia forceps

Rinse the tips after use and wash the forceps with a gentle detergent. Then check that the tips close together evenly. Once they pass, dry the Douglas forceps and sterilize them behind a tip guard.

Douglas cilia forceps specifications

• Cilia forceps for lash removal
• 10 cm long
• Stainless steel

Ordering the Douglas

The Douglas pattern ships with a three-year warranty, and it answers for flaws in how the forceps were finished. First, a colleague in Atlanta tests the tips by hand. Then we pack your order. Our FAQs page deals with most buying questions. For steel quality we point to ASTM F899. A similar lash forceps is our Shaaf cilia forceps. Also browse our ENT section.

For professional users of the Douglas pattern only. The care guide describes our fine forceps photos and nickel in stainless steel. Read the returns page for return steps.