In vitreoretinal surgery, there are a variety of different microforceps and microscissors to choose from, many of which are reusable to help practitioners cut down on costs. Forceps are used for grasping and are available in different gauges and orientations, such as asymmetrical, DeSmet pointed, and diamond dusted. And the scissors are used for cutting and also come in different gauges and types, such as curved horizontal, straight and vertical.