Abstract: A surgical device having a body portion that is gripped by a user, the body portion having a distal end equipped with a soft tip and the proximal end optionally connected to an external vacuum or gas/air source. The surgical device is particularly suitable for use in ophthalmic surgical procedures to remove fluid from the eye or introduce gas/air into the eye. The soft tip is fabricated to protect the delicate tissues if the eye and is further modified so as to enhance a user's visibility of the device in the surgical field.

Abstract: A surgical device having a body portion that is gripped by a user, the body portion having a distal end equipped with a soft tip and the proximal end optionally connected to an external vacuum or gas/air source. The surgical device is particularly suitable for use in ophthalmic surgical procedures to remove fluid from the eye or introduce gas/air into the eye. The soft tip is fabricated to protect the delicate tissues if the eye and is further modified so as to enhance a user's visibility of the device in the surgical field.

Abstract: Devices, systems and methods are provided for the retention of scleral tissue during, and subsequent to, vitreoretinal surgical procedures. The devices include engagement portions for engaging circumferentially spaced exterior portions of the sclera attached respectively to opposite sides of a deformable portion. The systems include retention devices of the type just mentioned and emplacement devices adapted to hold the retention devices, deliver the retention devices to desired locations on the sclera of an eye, and to crimp the retention devices in place. The emplacement devices also may be capable of holding a plurality of retention devices for sequential location on the sclera without the need to remove the emplacement device from the vicinity of the sclera. Methods of the invention include steps required to locate and secure a retention device to scleral tissue. A preferred method includes the following steps. First, the system is provided.