| Reference Number | MIMM/2009-1/157 |
| Title | Meibomian Cyst Forceps |
| Date | 1925-1975 |
| Description | This is a Meibomian cyst forceps, made of metal. They feature a clamp-like structure with broad, circular flat jaws that can securely hold the eyelid and the cyst. Designed in the 17th century by German professor of medicine Heinrich Meibom.
Signs of wear and tear are present, as the enamel is peeling off. |
| Extent | 1 item |
| Dimensions | 90mm x 10mm x 20mm |
| Digital Collections | View online in our digital collections |
| Copyright | Free to use under the terms of the Creative Commons Licence Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) |
| Credit Line | Royal College of Physicians of Ireland |
| Object Name | Forceps |
| Term | Forceps |
| Ophthalmology -- instrumentation |