摘要 |
A micro-keratone (10) includes a guide ring assembly (12) adapted for placement on the ocular globe, and means (14) for temporarily fixing the guide ring (12) to the ocular globe. A cutting head (16) containing a cutting blade suitable for corneal resections is also provided. A vertical support assembly (18) is connected to the guide ring (12), and supports the cutting head (16) for rotation about a horizontal axis. In one embodiment, the cutting blade has an arcuate cutting edge for cutting corneal resections. A method relating to the use of straight, and arcuate cutting blades (54a) is also provided. |