Corneal flap/cap elevator

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1995-11-22

1998-07-14

Hafer, Robert A.

Surgery

Instruments

Means for removing, inserting or aiding in the removal or...

606167, A61F 900

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057797110

ABSTRACT:
An elevating instrument and method for atraumatically lifting a corneal cap or flap during corneal lamellar surgery having a handle and an elevator head at one end of said handle. The head has a leading edge with an inclined top face extending vertically away from said edge and a bottom face for atraumatically engaging the corneal surface. The head is adapted for insertion into a corneal cap or flap incision with said leading edge and inclined top face exposing a corneal edge for lifting the cap or flap.

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