OPHTHALMIC SURGICAL DEVICE FOR ENDOTHELIAL KERATOPLASTY FOR DESCEMET'S STRIPPING AUTOMATED ENDOTHELIAL KERATOPLASTY (DSAEK) SURGERY

摘要

There is disclosed an assembly for inserting a corneal implant. The assembly comprises adeformation chamber (1) for storing said implant in a pre-determined deformed shape. Thechamber comprisesa housing member and a platform (4) in sliding engagement with said housing member. The platform hasan insertion end for inserting into a corneal incision, with the housing member arranged to slide relative to said platform so as to at least partially enter said incision. Further provided is biasing means (101) for biasing the implant from the housing whilstin the deformed shape.