AN OPHTHALMIC SURGICAL DEVICE AND A METHOD OF PERFORMING OPHTHALMIC SURGERY.

摘要

The invention relates to an ophthalmic surgical device (1) for inserting a fragile implant, such as a donor Descemet membrane, into a human eye. The device comprises a tube (2) having a distal end (3) for insertion in the eye and a proximal end (4). The tube includes a bend (8) between the distal end and the proximal end. Preferably, the inner wall of the tube has a smooth surface. Preferably, the proximal end is arranged for coupling with a luer lock connector (5).