Table 2.

List of instruments needed for slit creation and implantation

For slit creation	For insertion
18,19,20 gauge needles.	Angled jewellers forceps in dominant hand
Nokor needles have been used in earlier days[11,12]	18, 19, 20 gauge needle in non-dominant hand
Designer blades of various size	Angled jewellers forceps can also be in both hands
Self-made blades from razor blades inserted on a slit blade holder or needle holder	Self-made inserter can be created by separating the implantation forceps at its bend and using one of its arms in the non-dominant hand