Historical information
Very similar in appearance to a Sumner lid retractor. The handle of the speculum has a curve to accommodate the index finger, whilst the ball of the thumb rests on the spring. This speculum is used for 'Smith's operation' of the eye, which treats cataracts.
Physical description
Eye retractor. Made of fine metal wire and gold plate, with retractor arm and one screw.
References
- Science Museum Group, 'Bowman's eye speculum' Similar item.
- Down Bros Ltd Surgical Instruments, p. 661, Item 661/3.
- The Indian Medical Gazette, 'Control of the Eye', April 1913
- The Indian Medical Gazette, 'Smith's operation for cataract', November 1910, p. 470.
