blepharostat

/ˌblɛfəˈroʊstæt/; /ˌblɛfɑˈroʊstæt/

Definitions

1. noun

A device for controlling the eyelid, especially in surgical procedures.

“The ophthalmologist used a blepharostat to gently lift the eyelid for the operation.”

Synonyms

  • blepharal retractor
  • eyelid retractor

Antonyms

  • eyelid depressor