Alger brush
An Alger brush is an ophthalmological tool used to remove small foreign bodies from a patient's eye. It is commonly used to remove rust rings from a cornea.[1]
Description
An Alger brush is a small rotary brush powered by a battery. The brush contains a small burr that is capable of penetrating an eye's corneal stroma to reach small foreign objects lodged in the cornea, such as rust rings.[2]
References
- ↑ Shelter OD, Joseph; Lighthizer OD, Nathan (January 15, 2015). "Foreign Body Removal in 12 Steps". Review of Optometry. Retrieved 2018-05-16.
- ↑ "Good-Lite Company". www.good-lite.com. Retrieved 2018-05-16.
External links
- "Alger Brush II", Alger Inc.
- Quigley, Dr Sean (March 6, 2024). "Tools of the trade: Alger brush II". VET Practice. Retrieved July 23, 2026.
The Alger brush is used when undertaking a keratotomy. The rough diamond bur is run gently over the eye surface so it removes any loose epithelium.