In a first aspect of the Subject invention, an iris expander is provided which includes a non-
metallic, unitary, multi-seg-40 mented body which is expandable from a first state to a …

(57) ABSTRACT A ring for dilating a pupil during an ophthalmic procedure includes a series
of spaced Supports for engaging an iris perimeter. The Supports are plate elements which …

BACKGROUND A variety of ophthalmic Surgical procedures require dila tion of a pupil of an
eye. A full dilation of the pupil provides adequate visualization of ocular structures behind …

A pupil expander is disclosed. The pupil expander comprises a support member sized to
expand a pupil and a plurality of engaging portions. The plurality of engaging portions are …

A length or strand of resilient material is formed into a continuous ring having multiple tissue-
engaging portions for engaging and spreading eyeball tissue segments apart. The strand is …

Method and apparatus for performing a laser-assisted posterior capsulotomy and for
performing laser eye surgery on an eye having a penetrated cornea are provided. A method …

This invention relates to ophthalmic Surgeries performed on the eye. The invention relates
specifically to Such Surgeries where an increased pressure is developed inside the eye …

A ring that can maintain a pupil in an extended position during an ophthalmic procedure.
The ring has a plurality of loops that capture iris tissue. The ring is configured to extend the …

The inventor of the present invention has determined how to provide an inventive Surgical
apparatus for use in assisting the performance of a procedure on an eye, the eye having a …

A length or strand of resilient material is formed into a continuous ring having multiple tissue-
engaging portions for engaging and spreading eyeball tissue segments apart. The strand is …