Abstract: A drug delivery ophthalmic insert prepared by forming a water soluble solid polymer into a paste by the addition of a small fixed amount of water, drying the paste and then sectioning the paste into a plurality of rod shaped inserts is provided. The insert is rendered suitable for prolonged and sustained delivery of medication to the eye since it is formed by the addition of a small amount of water and has a surface area less than about 3 mm.sup.2. Specific water soluble solid polymers which may be used include methylcellulose, hydroxyethyl cellulose, alginic acid and combinations thereof as well as mixtures of pilocarpine dispersed in methylcellulose and its combinations.

Abstract: A drug delivery ophthalmic insert prepared by forming a water soluble solid polymer into a paste by the addition of a small fixed amount of water, drying the paste and then sectioning the paste into a plurality of rod shaped inserts is provided. The insert is rendered suitable for prolonged and sustained delivery of medication to the eye since it is formed by the addition of a small amount of water and has a surface area less than about 3 mm.sup.2. Specific water soluble solid polymers which may be used include methylcellulose, hydroxyethyl cellulose, alginic acid and combinations thereof as well as mixtures of pilocarpine dispersed in methylcellulose and its combinations.

Abstract: An intraocular lens implant device comprises a small diameter lens having lateral legs extending radially therefrom. The small diameter lens extends through the iris opening to be positioned substantially in the posterior chamber of the eye while the lateral legs extend in the anterior chamber of the eye. The lateral legs provide a substantially planar surface for resting on the iris. The legs include circumferentially extended feet at the far extremities thereof. The implant is of one-piece construction. The lens is preferably of about 3 mm. in diameter.

Abstract: A surgical device for excision of tissue, the device being particularly suitable for removal of cataracts from the eye, includes a rotating stylus, a source of fluid for washing away excised tissue and a vacuum tube for removal of slurry consisting of excised tissue suspended in washing fluid. The assembly is small enough to be hand-held and insertable through a small incision.

Abstract: A portable surgical compress heating device is provided. The device includes a thermo-electric element encapsulated within a housing which is placed over the compress to be heated. Conductors lead from the housing to a portable power supply to activate the thermo-electric element. The thermo-electric element is so arranged within the housing so as to provide a uniform transfer of heat to the compress.