A hand-held manual surgical instrument intended to be used during posterior segment surgery to lift the inner limiting membrane (ILM) and/or an epiretinal membrane (ERM), and which may have additional posterior segment membrane manipulation uses. It includes a dedicated textured tip (e.g., diamond-dusted polymer), intended to effectively grip/lift the membrane to allow for further manipulation (e.g., with forceps). This is a reusable device intended to be sterilized prior to use.