Iris scissors are specialized for which type of surgery?

• A. General surgery
• B. Orthopedic procedures
• C. Ophthalmic surgery
• D. Cardiovascular operations

Answer: (C)

Iris scissors are tiny, highly precise tools designed for delicate eye tissue, making them ideal for ophthalmic procedures. The eye’s structures are very small and easily damaged, so surgeons need instruments that allow clean, controlled cuts in the iris without disturbing nearby tissues like the cornea or lens. That precision and specialized use belong to ophthalmic surgery. Other fields use instruments built for their specific tissues and access challenges—general surgery for broader abdominal work, orthopedic surgery for bone and joint, and cardiovascular surgery for vessels and the heart—so iris scissors aren’t suited for those areas.