[An illuminated orbital spatula--possibilities for use in ophthalmology]

Illumination sometimes becomes a problem during ophthalmic surgery, especially in retroequatorial myopexia (Fadenoperation). The common headlights use to reduce the mobility of the surgeon. We present a modified SAUTTER's orbita spatula, which is armed with a fibre-optic. It can be connected with a commonly available cold-light-source. The prototype can been used in the following surgical procedures, retroequatorial myopexia (Fadenoperation) demonstrated by photograph: tendon tucking of the superior oblique, retinal detachment surgery, orbital tumors. Several surgeons regarded the optimal illumination of a difficult surgical situs as an improvement. With some modifications of the prototype which are prepared now the illuminated orbital spatula should become a useful instrument for the ophthalmic surgeon.