A disposable corneal trephine

Ophthalmic Surg. 1980 Oct;11(10):730-3.

Abstract

Postoperative astigmatism might be reduced in penetrating keratoplasty if surgeons could cut a straight-sided round hole in the recipient cornea and place in that hole a round donor button also having straight sides. We present a disposable trephine which assists in cutting a perfect graft by supporting the cornea with a suction ring while an uncommonly sharp, round blade traverses the tissue.

MeSH terms

  • Corneal Transplantation*
  • Disposable Equipment*
  • Humans
  • Surgical Instruments*
  • Transplantation, Homologous