Microkeratome

Details Microkeratome Microkeratome

1998-04-24

2000-10-03

Coggins, Wynn Wood

Surgery

Instruments

Corneal cutter or guide for corneal cutter

606169, A61B 1732

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ABSTRACT:
A microkeratome is provided for use in lamellar surgery on the cornea of the eye. The microkeratome includes a base carrying a camshaft for rotation by a cable connected to the shaft. The base also supports a moving blade assembly slidably mounted on an applanator assembly, with the blade being thin and under tension. The moving blade assembly moves above and sidewardly relative to a suction ring. The moving blade assembly is sized to oscillate side-to-side approximately 1 mm. The moving blade assembly is driven by a connecting cable, wherein longitudinal movement of the cable produces responsive longitudinal movement of the frame and blade to cut a flap or disc of a desired configuration.

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