Ceramic microkeratome blade assembly

摘要

A cutting blade assembly 20 includes a ceramic blade 22 with a forward cutting edge 24 . A lower portion 28 of a blade holder 26 is formed of ceramic and is integral to ceramic blade 22 . An upper blade holder portion 30 is attached to the lower blade holder portion 28 , such that the upper blade holder portion 30 is structured for engagement with a microkeratome oscillation mechanism 84.