Knowledge of ophthalmic surgical instruments is essential before learning the techniques. A skilled surgeon should learn how to use these instruments effectively and be able to choose the best tool among several variations. It is also important to know the names of the instruments and blades to communicate efficiently and confidently with the operating room staff. This section describes the most common instruments in ophthalmic surgery along with a photograph and close-up of the tip for small instruments. Subsequent chapters will refer to tools in this section.